Police seek public help after downtown hit-and-run injures scooter rider
Lethbridge police are asking for the public’s assistance after a hit-and-run collision involving a motor vehicle and a scooter rider left the rider in hospital. Investigators say the driver stopped briefly at the scene to clear the road but did not offer aid to the injured person.
In a statement to media, police said the vehicle involved in the collision did not remain to help the scooter rider following the impact. Authorities have characterized the stop as an effort to clear debris rather than to provide assistance.
“The driver stopped to clear the road—not to help the person they’d just struck,”
Police did not release further identifying details about the vehicle or the exact location and time of the incident in the initial bulletin. They confirmed the scooter rider was transported to hospital. No further medical details were provided.
What police are asking from the public
- Anyone who witnessed the collision or observed a vehicle behaving suspiciously in the area around the time of the incident is asked to contact Lethbridge Police Service.
- Officers are requesting dash-cam, doorbell or cellphone video that may have captured the event or the vehicle involved.
- Information can be provided anonymously through the usual police tip lines if callers prefer.
The investigation remains active. Hit-and-run collisions that result in injury are investigated as serious matters because they can impede emergency response and the gathered evidence needed to determine responsibility.
| Known | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Scooter rider injured and taken to hospital | Driver identity and complete vehicle description |
| Driver stopped briefly to clear the road, according to police | Exact location and time of the collision (not released) |
| Investigation active; public asked to provide video or witness accounts | Rider’s current medical condition |
For Lethbridge residents, the case is a reminder of the importance of rendering aid and staying at a collision scene until emergency responders arrive. Police encourage anyone with relevant footage or information to contact the Lethbridge Police Service so investigators can complete their enquiries and ensure appropriate charges or measures are considered.
Further updates will be provided by police as the investigation progresses.
