RCMP investigates hit and run pedestrian collision near Trinity Conception Square

Harbour Grace RCMP is investigating a hit and run collision involving a pedestrian that occurred near the Trinity Conception Square on December 8, 2023.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023, police received the report of the collision. Officers learned that a youth was struck while crossing Goff Avenue by a vehicle that had stopped to permit a group of youths to cross the roadway. Following the collision, the vehicle fled from the scene without checking on the condition of the youth, who was fortunately uninjured.

The vehicle, a black car, was being operated by a man in his forties who was wearing a high-visibility orange and yellow jacket.

The investigation is continuing.