Charges laid in serious-injury hit-and-run collision

Our Traffic Section has charged a youth in relation to a hit-and-run collision that occurred earlier this year in the northeast community of Pineridge.

On Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at approximately 4:10 a.m., a collision occurred near the intersection of 22 Avenue N.E. and the 100 block of Pinemill Mews N.E.

At the time, it is believed a dispute occurred between the occupants of a vehicle and a 16-year-old female pedestrian.

The driver attempted to leave while the pedestrian was holding on to the vehicle. The pedestrian fell and was subsequently run over by the vehicle.

The driver and other occupants checked on the pedestrian, but then returned to the vehicle and left the scene.

The pedestrian sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital in critical condition.

Following a four-month investigation, a 17-year-old male has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm and one count of hit-and-run causing bodily harm.

The other occupants of the vehicle have been identified but are not facing charges. 

The accused cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The accused is scheduled to next appear in court on Friday, July 12, 2024.

The victim continues to recover from their injuries at home.

Our Traffic Section continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

APP: P3 Tips

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