Grande Prairie RCMP said they’ve identified a man accused of being involved in a hit and run with a stolen vehicle.
At around 7:40 a.m. on Sunday, a white Dodge Ram was hit by a stolen black Jeep Liberty, according to police. Investigators said the Jeep was speeding and moved into the truck’s lane near the Grande Prairie Elk Club.
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After the collision the driver of the Jeep ran away from the scene.
Police said he returned a short time later in a red Chevrolet truck and sprayed the inside of the Jeep with a fire extinguisher.
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Police later found out the Jeep was stolen from the Red Deer area.
On Tuesday, RCMP said the suspect has been identified and the incident is still under investigation.
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