19-year-old critically injured in Burnaby hit and run: RCMP
Posted March 26, 2021 6:40 pm.
Last Updated March 26, 2021 7:56 pm.
BURNABY (NEWS 1130) — A 19-year-old man was critically injured in a hit-and-run early Friday morning in Burnaby, and Mounties are appealing for witnesses.
Burnaby RCMP were called to the area of Macpherson Avenue and Marine Drive just after midnight.
“Police believe the boy was struck by a sedan after entering into a confrontation with the occupants of that vehicle. The driver was reported to have immediately fled the scene,” according to a statement that describes the man’s injuries as “serious and life-threatening.
A 19-year old man is in hospital and in critical condition after an early morning hit & run. https://t.co/2lLkc4Nr0r pic.twitter.com/rijffeN8HH
— Burnaby RCMP (@BurnabyRCMP) March 26, 2021
At a news conference Cpl. Brett Cunningham asked people to be on the lookout for a car with significant damage to its front end.
“We have a man in the hospital fighting for his life. So what we’re asking of the public is if anyone saw anything suspicious in the area, or may have noticed this lighter coloured sedan with front end damage, please contact the police, we’re looking for witnesses to come forward.”
Anyone with information can call Burnaby RCMP at (604) 646-9999. Anonymous tips can be provided to CrimeStoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.
With files from Martin MacMahon
