Skateboarder, 19, killed in hit-and-run
Last Updated: Thursday, October 9, 2008 | 6:03 PM CT
CBC News
Regina police are asking for information in connection with a hit and run that killed a 19-year-old man.
Christopher Kniffen was hit by a car on Friday around 12:30 a.m. while skateboarding at the intersection of Hamilton Street and First Avenue North.
The driver fled the scene immediately after the accident. Kniffen was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and died on Wednesday.
Police are asking anyone with information about the case to call them or Crimestoppers.
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