Coquitlam RCMP are searching for the driver of a pick-up truck who fled the scene after hitting a young woman walking across the street.
The 24-year-old woman was at Marmont Street and Brunette Avenue at about 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 9 and was crossing in a marked crosswalk with the walk signal. The truck was turning left from King Edward Street on to Brunette when he hit her.
The driver did not stop to check on the injured woman and drove around her to get away from the scene. The pedestrian received non-life threatening injuries to her lower back, hips and leg.
The pick-up truck is described as a large, light gold or yellow-coloured vehicle with a canopy. There is a window on the back of the canopy and the truck may have raised suspension, as well as a silver chrome bumper and/or grill.
According to police, the driver is described as a tan-skinned man, possibly in his late 20s to early 30s.
Coquitlam RCMP are urging the driver to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2012-6281 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.
