Truck wanted in fiery hit-and-run in St. Albert

This black truck is wanted by RCMP in connection to an "aggressive" hit-and-run crash that left a vehicle on fire in St. Albert on Aug. 22, 2024. (Supplied)

RCMP are looking for a black truck wanted in connection to a hit-and-run that left a vehicle on fire in St. Albert Thursday.

Mounties said a vehicle was on Villeneuve Road near the traffic circle by Walmart around 4:30 p.m. when it was hit from behind by an “aggressive” driver in a black truck.

The crash forced the vehicle off the road, where it crashed into a light pole and caught on fire. The driver was not injured, but RCMP said the vehicle was a “total loss.”

The truck, RCMP said, was last seen heading west on Villeneuve Road.

The truck is described as:

Anyone with security or dash camera footage should call local police or St. Albert RCMP at 780-458-8477.

Anonymous tips can be given to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com.

UPDATE - APRIL 17, 2025

Brody O’Donnell was charged with assault with a weapon and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle in the case.

In March 2025 those charges were withdrawn in court and O’Donnell pleaded guilty to failure to remain at the scene of an accident.

He received a fine of $630.