Gatineau police ask for help identifying vehicle involved in a hit and run

Sophie Demers 

Local police were called to the intersection of rue de l'Alliance and boulevard de la Gappe after a hit-and-run incident that took place on July 29 shortly before 11am. The incident involved a vehicle and a 94-year-old female pedestrian. 

The vehicle fled the scene, the driver did not aid the women who suffered injuries due to the collision. Other nearby citizens helped the injured woman. The woman's injuries are not life-threatening. 

Investigators met with several witnesses to establish the circumstances of the incident. Police are now asking for the public’s help identifying the vehicle involved to find the suspect. 

The suspect vehicle is a recent model of a black Kia Sorento. 

Police encourages anyone with information about this event or the vehicle to contact Detective Sergeant Renée-Anne St-Amant at 819 243-2345, ext. 1668 or by email st-amant.renee-anne@gatineau.ca

Photo caption: Black Kia Sorento involved in a hit-and-run leaving a 94-year-old woman injured. 

Photo credit: Gatineau Police