Merritt, B.C. Mounties look for hit-and-run driver

A Merritt-area senior was injured last month in a parking lot hit and run and Mounties are asking witnesses to come forward.

A 72-year-old pedestrian was hit by a truck Nov. 26, just after 4 p.m., in the parking lot of the Aberdeen Cold Beer and Wine Store in Merritt and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, at which time the driver was nowhere near the area.

“We are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the truck and driver,” Const. Nicholas Maciejewski said in a press release.

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“It is possible the driver was unaware they struck the pedestrian and we are asking them to do the right thing and contact us.”

The truck is described as a four-door, white pickup truck, which can be seen above at the top of the photograph.

If you have dash camera footage from the area on Nov. 26 around 4 p.m. or if you witnessed the incident and have not yet spoken to police, please call the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262.