Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run

Saturday, February 27, 2010 09:21 AM

Prince George, B.C. - A female pedestrian is in hospital with major injuries after being hit by a vehicle near 5th Avenue and Highway 97N...

Police, Fire Rescue and Ambulance were called to the scene of the former Esso Service Station, just before two this morning. Police say members of the overnight staff at Save-On Foods found the woman lying near 5th Avenue and called for help.

The 33-year-old woman was transported to the University Hospital of Northern B.C. for treatment of what's being described as "major" injuries.

Police say witnesses and physical evidence confirm the woman was struck by a vehicle -- possibly a small, dark-coloured pick-up truck. RCMP have yet to identify a suspect vehicle and they're asking anyone who may have information to come forward.

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Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2010 09:21 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Headshake on February 27 2010 10:44 AM

Hats off to the folks at Save-On for helping where it was desperately needed.

Posted by: bellaboop on February 27 2010 10:45 AM

Oh that is terrible, I hope she is OK.I can't believe how many hit & runs there have been lately.

Posted by: Simon on February 27 2010 12:32 PM

My God, they ran her down and just left her there? Thats just heartless.

Posted by: Mr. PG on February 27 2010 4:52 PM

The Save-On staff at 5th and the bypass are the best in town. Hats off to them!

Posted by: masondillan on February 27 2010 8:01 PM

Thank you to the save on workers, she is my auntie, and our family greatly appreciates that you helped her. And yes the person responsible for hitting her left her there, ran like a coward...

Posted by: Eagleone on February 28 2010 1:09 AM

1st degree assault/murder when they leave the scene of the accident IMO. Throw the book at them.

We have to stop letting them get off on reduced charges when they flee a scene of an accident... and we have to start recognizing the merits of an individual that owns up to a 'mistake' and accepts their punishment to see that someone who was hurt doesn't suffer any more needlessly by choice.

The idea that you run from a scene has become the norm... and that is a sign that the judicial system no longer functions in its capacity to influence the norms in society... much less punish those who violate those norms.

Posted by: MrPG on February 28 2010 8:34 AM

"We have to stop letting them get off on reduced charges when they flee a scene of an accident"

I'm not sure what this means... My understanding is that fleeing the scene of an accident brings more charges.

Posted by: hillbilly on February 28 2010 9:37 AM

Sure hope she is okay, although one thing

Posted by: hillbilly on February 28 2010 9:45 AM

Sure hope she is okay, although one thing I have noticed lately is that a lot of people walking in the dark have no reflective clothing on of any kind.For motorists make sure you clean off your headlights once and awhile and watch for others on or near the roads.

Posted by: My3Centsworth on February 28 2010 9:47 AM

"I'm not sure what this means... My understanding is that fleeing the scene of an accident brings more charges."

I seem to recall an accident in the lower mainland where someone left, consumed some alcohol and ...

Posted by: Outwest on February 28 2010 9:57 AM

Keep your Licence Plates clean, so I know who you are , if not we will help you with a Fine. "YES I mean You" why are you so lazy?

Posted by: Anastasia on March 1 2010 11:25 AM

where did the save on staff come from?? they were NOT there!!! I know cause I was there!! and I am SO SO very grateful that young woman is going to make it, a scream I will never forget!!