The driver of the van got out, helped the victim get out of the street and then drove off
VANCOUVER – On Thursday, March 12 at around 3:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to a hit and run collision at C Street/Evergreen Blvd. A woman was crossing the street in the marked crosswalk and was struck by a van, causing her injuries. The driver of the van got out, helped the victim get out of the street and then drove off. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect driver is described as a Hispanic male, 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-7 and 150 pounds, possibly having a face tattoo. The suspect vehicle is a white, possibly Ford van with Oregon plates. A nearby surveillance camera captured an image of the suspect vehicle.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating. Anyone with information on this incident that has not already spoken with police, or who has information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect, is asked to contact Vancouver Police Officer Sean Donaldson at sean.donaldson@cityofvancouver.us.
Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
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