Police request public’s assistance – vehicle/pedestrian hit & run

Halifax Regional Police is requesting the public’s assistance to identify the driver involved in a vehicle/pedestrian hit and run that occurred on April 11.

At approximately 3:37 p.m., a vehicle travelling westbound on the connector road between Mumford Road and Bayers Road, struck a 14-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the connector road which runs adjacent to the Halifax Shopping Centre. The vehicle didn’t stop at the scene and the girl suffered non-life threatening injuries. The girl was treated and released at the scene by EHS, however, was later taken to hospital by a family member. The vehicle is described as white/beige sedan, possibly a silver Dodge Caliber. The driver is described as an older white man, with shoulder length white /grey hair and wearing glass.

Halifax Regional Police is asking anyone with information about this incident and/or the driver of the car to contact police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.