Suspect in fatal Dartmouth hit and run released on conditions

A 24-year-old man who was arrested over the weekend in connection with a fatal hit and run in Dartmouth has been released on conditions.

Halifax Regional Police say a 57-year-old man was struck by a vehicle at 350 Pleasant St. in Dartmouth at around 5:50 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been released.

Shortly after the crash, police said the vehicle involved did not stay at the scene.

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In a news release Saturday, police said Matthew Gerald Kennedy was arrested and is facing charges of criminal negligence causing death and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.

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Kennedy was held in custody over the weekend and appeared in Dartmouth provincial court on Monday for a show cause hearing.

Kennedy’s was released on his own recognizance and is required to stay at a residence in Bedford when not attending classes at the Nova Scotia Community College Ivany campus.

He is also not allowed to drive a motor vehicle, leave the province or apply for a passport.

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Kennedy is scheduled to return to court on April 10.