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15-year-old girl killed by hit-and-run driver, police search for vehicle

Posted on November 4, 2016 in Police // 1 Comment

police-lightsA teenaged girl was killed tonight (Friday, Nov. 4, 2016) by a hit-and-run driver on Pacific Way.

The 15-year-old died at the scene after the accident, which happened about 6:45 p.m.

RCMP say they have no description of the vehicle, but it’s believed to be a pickup truck. Cpl. Jodie Shelkie said police were canvassing the area looking for a vehicle that has damage to the front passenger side.

The accident shut down traffic in both directions.

 

If you have any information regarding this hit and run or the suspect vehicle please contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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1 Comment on 15-year-old girl killed by hit-and-run driver, police search for vehicle

  1. Unknown's avatar Tyler // November 4, 2016 at 9:16 PM // Reply

    Geez. What a tragedy. Hopefully the driver does the right thing and turns himself in.

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