RCMP in Prince George are investigating a collision that left a 19-year-old man dead after he was struck by a vehicle allegedly driven by an impaired driver who was known to him.
Mounties say the incident happened around 11 p.m. on Friday, June 6 in the 3700 block of 15th Avenue, where a group of people had gathered.
A vehicle driven by a 19-year-old woman — who was part of the group — struck the victim, say police. He was taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The driver was arrested nearby for impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm. She has since been released pending a future court date. RCMP say she is co-operating with investigators.
Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP, offered condolences to the victim’s family and friends and asked the public for help.
“Investigators are asking that anyone who has cell phone, video or dash camera footage of the incident to please call our non-emergency line at 250-561-3300 with this information,” Cooper said in a statement.
The investigation is ongoing.
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