Police investigating fatal “Hit and run”

Philipsburg — The Police Traffic Department is asking the general public for assistance in the fatal “hit and run” traffic incident which took place early Saturday morning on Union Road, Cole Bay, in front of ACE Mega Center. This is where the victim identified with initials R.F. was fatally struck by a still unknown vehicle.

The driver of this vehicle did not stay on the scene and continued their way in the direction of the French Side and has not yet been located. The vehicle should have quite some damage due to the impact.

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by a medical doctor. The police are asking anyone who has seen what happened or have any information regarding the vehicle or the driver to immediately get in contact with the Police Traffic Department by dialing 54-22222 ext. 240/241/242 or # 911.