RCMP have arrested a suspect following a fatal hit and run on Highway 2A north of Red Deer on Sunday that resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man.
On Aug. 9, at around 3:40 p.m., police said a vehicle was driving south on the highway when it struck a pedestrian and continued driving.
The victim was taken to a hospital in Calgary by STARS Air Ambulance where police said the man later succumbed to his injuries.
RCMP were looking for the suspect vehicle involved in the incident which is described as a 2000-2006 black or dark blue GMC Yukon SUV. Police said the SUV was reportedly hauling a flat-deck trailer with a blue scooter on it.
On Tuesday, RCMP released more pictures of the suspect vehicle in hopes it would help identify the driver.
The suspect vehicle was last seen travelling west on Range Road 391 towards the Calgary and Edmonton Trail, police said.
On Wednesday, RCMP said they had arrested a suspect and thanked the public for the help in locating them.
More information on the incident is expected to be released later this week.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
–With files from Allison Bench, Global News
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