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Family of injured Sask. Mountie thanks public for support

The family of a Sask. Mountie seriously injured in a hit and run asks for privacy but grateful for well wishes. Mike Myers / Global News

REGINA – The family of an RCMP officer that was hit by a vehicle outside of Regina thanks everyone for their support and well wishes.

Mounties are still looking for the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee that struck Const. Keith Bennett while he and other officers were arresting a 56-year-old man in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood early Sunday morning.

The arrested man was also hit and suffered minor injuries.

Bennett remains in intensive care in hospital in Regina with broken bones and damage to his internal organs.

Read more: Mountie seriously injured after hit and run west of Regina

His wife Heather said in a statement that they are hopeful he will be home soon.

“We are hopeful that he will be home soon to start the healing process and get him back on his feet,” said Heather.

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“At the end of the day, I am happy to have my husband with me and his daughter is happy to have her dad.”

The family has asked for privacy and will not be doing any interviews.

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