Prince George RCMP have arrested an 18-year-old male resident in regards to a pedestrian hit-and-run incident occurring at Fifth Avenue near Central Street on Feb. 27.
The suspect has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision, failing to provide necessities of life, and obstruction.
The accused has been released on a promise to appear in court in late May, and a small dark pickup truck involved has been seized for forensic examination.
The victim, a 33-year-old woman found about 2 a.m. by night staff at Save On Foods, remains in critical condition in University Hospital for Northern B.C.
As the investigation continues, police ask anyone who witnessed the accident or has any knowledge of it to call the RCMP at 250-561-3300, Crimestoppers at 1-800-222 TIPS or visit the web site at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca. RCMP file number is 2010-5045.
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