Police in the Canadian city of Richmond are searching for a driver who allegedly struck an 11-year-old boy and left him to fend for himself on Wednesday.
The incident, which cops described as a “disturbing collision,” reportedly occurred in the area of Number 1 Road and Tucker Avenue just before 9 a.m.
The child was pushing his bicycle on a pedestrian crosswalk when a gray minivan hit him. The driver then “proceeded to sideswipe another vehicle” before speeding off, according to Cpl. Dennis Hwang.
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The boy was transported to the hospital but was eventually released. He reportedly suffered minor injuries.
Police described the suspect as an Asian woman in her 50s with a bob-style haircut. Her minivan is also believed to have possibly incurred light damage.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to call the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212. Those reporting are asked to quote file #2022-27171.
