Pedestrian seriously hurt crossing highway in Parkland County hit and run

RCMP are looking for the driver of a grey van that left the scene of a crash that seriously injured a pedestrian early Monday morning.

It happened at around 12:20 a.m. on Highway 16 near Range Road 35 in Parkland County.

RCMP said a grey van heading east on the highway struck a pedestrian who was crossing the highway.

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“The vehicle failed to stop and continued east without checking on the person who was struck,” RCMP said in a news release.

The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital by STARS air ambulance.

RCMP have identified the suspect vehicle as a 2012-2014 grey Chevrolet Orlando with front driver’s side damage.

Investigators are asking for the public’s help finding that vehicle and the suspect.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP at 825-220-7267.

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