Arviat, Nunavut, RCMP investigate hit and run
Teenager struck and injured near elders' centre
CBC News
Posted: Oct 4, 2012 9:14 AM CT
Last Updated: Oct 4, 2012 9:45 AM CT
RCMP in Arviat, Nunavut, are investigating a hit and run in the community where a teenager was struck and injured.
Police say a 15-year-old girl was walking alone near the elders’ centre on Thursday, Sept. 13 at about 10 p.m. when she was struck by a vehicle driving towards her. The girl’s leg was broken by the impact.
The vehicle did not stop. The victim describes it as a dark-coloured Jeep-style vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Arviat RCMP detachment.
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