Teen girl hospitalized after being pinned by vehicle in Frog Lake hit-and-run

An RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

An 18-year-old man from Frog Lake, Alta., was arrested last Saturday after a hit-and-run left a minor with serious injuries.

St. Paul RCMP were called to a local 7-Eleven at around 3 a.m. Saturday where they found an injured 15-year-old girl laying on the ground in front of the business.

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Police said the driver drove their vehicle into the store and pinned the girl between the truck and the building.

The driver then fled the scene.

According to police, the girl was taken to the University of Alberta hospital with serious injuries.

They say the two knew each other.

Police have since arrested the driver and charged him with:

• aggravated assault;
• assault with weapon;
• failure to stop after accident; and
• mischief over $5,000 (damage to property).