RCMP release dash cam video after hit-and-run seriously injures wheelchair user in North Vancouver

Dash cam video has been released as North Vancouver RCMP investigate a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian in a wheelchair last week.

In a news release Thursday, investigators said they’re hoping people will come forward with more surveillance and dash cam video to help advance the investigation.

The incident unfolded at the intersection of West 3rd Street and Bewicke Avenue just after 8 p.m. on Feb. 5.

Mounties said it’s believed that a person in a wheelchair was crossing West 3rd Street in the crosswalk, when a vehicle making a left turn struck them and then fled the scene.

The pedestrian suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital where they are expected to recover, RCMP said.

Mounties described the suspect vehicle as a grey sedan.

“Police are releasing dash-cam video of the incident in hopes that further witnesses with critical information will come forward,” Cpl. Mansoor Sahak said in the release. “We are also asking the driver to do the right thing and come forward. It will help investigators gain a clearer understanding of what occurred.”

Anyone with information is asked to call North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file number 26-2488.