North Bay police investigating early morning hit and run

John Schultz of North Bay police on hit-and-run John Schultz of North Bay Police Service comments on an early morning hit-and-run that resulted in a pedestrian

North Bay — Police in North Bay are calling on the public for help after an early morning hit and run involving a pedestrian.

The incident occurred at the intersection of McIntyre and Wyld around 1 a.m.

According to officers, a pedestrian was crossing the street when he was hit by a vehicle turning left from McIntyre onto Wyld.

Police say the driver stopped momentarily and uttered something to the victim before leaving the scene, travelling west on McIntyre Street East.

The adult male victim sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result of the incident.

Police are now looking for an older model, dark mid-sized car.

The driver is described as a man in his late 40s or early 50s with grey hair.

Anyone with information that may assist with this investigation is asked to call the North Bay Police Service at 705-497-5555 and select option 9 to speak to a police officer. Constable Shank is the Investigating Officer.

For those who wish to remain anonymous, contact Near North Crime Stoppers, by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by submitting a tip online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.