New Westminster police are looking for the driver of a car that struck an 11-year-old girl last Thursday.
The collision happened around 5 p.m. on Dec. 7 at 12th Street and Seventh Avenue, according to a New Westminster Police Department press release.
Police say the girl was walking in the crosswalk when she was hit. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators believe the suspect vehicle is a silver or grey SUV. It may have damage to the passenger side mirror.
“This hit-and-run happened in very thick fog,” said police spokesperson Sgt. Jeff Scott. “Because of incidents like this, we are appealing to drivers to please drive for the conditions. Use your headlights, and watch for pedestrians.”
Anyone with information about the crash or the suspect vehicle is asked to contact the New Westminster Police Department at 604-525-5411.
