Editor’s note: On Tuesday, RCMP issued a correction clarifying the location of the attack. This story has been updated to reflect the updated address.
RCMP in central Alberta are looking to the public for help locating the person responsible for seriously injuring a woman and killing her dog in a hit and run.
It happened on Thursday at around 5 p.m. in the town of Penhold, Alta. as the victim was walking her dog on the south end of Waskasoo Avenue. Police said the two were at the bridge where the road turns to gravel.
The victim realized a vehicle that was travelling toward her didn’t appear to be slowing down and had attempted to get her dog out of the way when both were hit.
The dog was badly injured and had to be euthanized. The woman, a 57-year-old Penhold resident, was treated at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
In a Friday news release, RCMP encouraged the driver to “do the right thing” and “come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Innisfail RCMP at 403 227 3342 or contact Crime Stoppers.
Penhold is located about 110 kilometres north of Calgary.