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AbbyPD Detectives have spoken with numerous witnesses, viewed CCTV footage and have a strong description of the suspect and vehicle.
The driver is described as: approximately 5’6” to 5’10”, 50-60 yrs old, medium build, unshaven at the time, wearing tan pants. Detective Tyler Gump states, “We have a strong description of the vehicle. It’s just a matter of time before we identify the driver. We are asking the driver to do the right thing and come speak with investigators”.
As the investigation moves forward, AbbyPD is requesting any additional drivers with dash cam footage from Sept. 29, 2020 between 6:50 pm -8:00 pm: in the West Oaks parking lot, along South Fraser Way between Canadian Tire and Gladwin Rd, along Emerson St. and Simon Ave, to call police.
The victim remains in critical but stable condition in hospital.
October 1, 2020
Original Release – September 30
AbbyPD seek Hit-and-Run driver
On Sept. 29, 2020 at 7:05 pm, Abbotsford Emergency Services were called to West Oaks Mall for the report of a hit and run involving a 59-year-old pedestrian. The vehicle involved was seen briefly stopping before leaving the scene. The pedestrian is currently in critical but stable condition at Vancouver General Hospital.
AbbyPD is asking for the driver of the vehicle, who is aware of what occurred, to do the right thing and come forward and speak with the investigators.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, who stopped to render assistance, or who may have dash cam video of the West Oaks Mall parking lot between 6:50 pm and 7:10 pm on September 29th, is asked to contact AbbyPD at 604-859-5225 or to text the Department at 22973 (abbypd).
AbbyPD file 2020-38957
Cst Rob Dyck
Abbotsford Police Media Relations Officer
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