RCMP Looking for Driver Involved in Hit-and-Run in Saint-Jacques

The Saint-Leonard RCMP is asking for the public's help following an apparent hit-and-run involving a cyclist in Saint-Jacques, N.B. earlier this month.

Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run on June 2 around 6:25 p.m. on Chemin Rivière Madawaska, according to Sgt. J.P. Bouchard. Police say a dark grey or black flat-bed, pickup truck struck the cyclist and failed to remain at the scene. The 65-year-old cyclist sustained minor injuries.

No further description of the vehicle was provided. RCMP say a licence plate number is not available at this time.

Despite the limited information, police are hoping that anyone travelling in that area of Saint-Jacques at the time of the incident, or who witnessed the hit-and-run crash, may have information that can help identify whoever was involved.

If you witnessed this hit-and-run, or have dash-camera footage or any information that may be helpful in the ongoing investigation, please contact the Saint-Léonard RCMP at 506-473-3137.

Information can also be provided anonymously through New Brunswick Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

RCMP say the investigation is ongoing.

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