Castlegar RCMP are investigating a possible hit and run. It happened Thursday around 9:20 pm at 3rd Street and 4th Avenue. RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew says a woman who was walking her dog was struck by a truck and the driver fled the scene.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with non life threatening injuries while the dog was taken to an emergency vet clinic. It sustained a broken leg.
Mathew says RCMP were on scene helping the pedestrian when they received another call about a possible impaired driver.
Castlegar RCMP are seeking four charges against a 27-year-old Crescent Valley man.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Any witnesses are asked to contact Castlegar RCMP.
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