The Prince George RCMP is investigating a fatal motor vehicle incident that occurred late Friday evening (June 6th)
The incident happened at about 11pm on the 3700-block of Fifteenth Avenue, when a group of people were gathered in the area together. A 19-year-old man who was part of the group was struck by a vehicle driven by another of that group.
The young man was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries some time later.
The driver of the vehicle, a 19-year-old woman, was located near the scene and arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm. She was later released with a pending court date.
Police say the driver is cooperating with the investigation.
“Investigators are asking that anyone who has cell phone, video or dash camera footage of the incident to please call our non-emergency line at 250-561-3300 with this information. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the young victim in this difficult time,” stated Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.
This investigation is ongoing.
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