Mounties Investigate 'Targeted' Hit and Run in Downtown Salmon Arm
Police say the pedestrian suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries as investigators seek witnesses and dash-camera footage from the hit-and-run.
- On Thursday, Sept. 24, a black Dodge Ram 1500 crew cab pickup truck struck a pedestrian on Alexander Street NE near Lakeshore Drive NE in downtown Salmon Arm between 11:30 p.m. and 11:50 p.m., then fled the scene.
- Salmon Arm RCMP media relations officer Const. Andrew Hodges said the incident "appeared to be targeted," distinguishing it from a random collision. The pedestrian sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
- Mounties hope to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash-camera footage from the area at the time. Investigators are seeking any evidence that could assist with their investigation.
- Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run should contact Salmon Arm RCMP at 250-832-6044, referencing Salmon Arm RCMP file 2026-6154 when calling. This reference number ensures details reach the correct investigators.
- Evidence is being tracked under Castanet FILE as authorities remain focused on identifying the driver of the Dodge Ram involved in the downtown collision. The investigation continues with witness cooperation.
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Mounties investigate 'targeted' hit and run in downtown Salmon Arm
Police are asking the public for help finding witnesses to a hit-and-run in downtown Salmon Arm that investigators believe to have been targeted. Salmon Arm RCMP said the collision happened on Sept. 24 between 11:30 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. on Alexander Street NE, near Lakeshore Drive NE. "A black D...
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Vernon Morning StarDowntown hit and run 'appeared to be targeted': Salmon Arm RCMP
Salmon Arm RCMP say a hit and run that left a pedestrian with serious injuries may have been targeted. The incident occurred in the downtown area between 11:30 and 11:50 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24. “A black Dodge RAM 1500 crew cab pickup truck struck a pedestrian on Alexander St NE, very close to Lakeshore Dr NE, and departed without stopping,” said media relations officer Const. Andrew Hodges in a news release. Hodges said the incident “appeare…
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