On April 21, 2017 at 1607 hrs Saanich Police responded to a report of a cyclist struck on Willis Point Rd. just west of Wallace Dr.
A charcoal grey newer model Dodge Dakota pick-up truck with wooden sides on the box struck a cyclist and continued west on Willis Point Rd. without stopping. Witnesses at the scene advised that a short interaction between the driver and the cyclist may have taken place prior to the collision.
The cyclist, a 14 year old female, national level athlete, was struck from behind with the right side of the front bumper or passenger wheel well of the pick-up truck.
The cyclist was taken to the Victoria General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The driver of the pick-up truck was described as a blonde female, possibly heavier set of average height.
If you have any information about this occurrence or the driver and vehicle matching the description please contact Saanich Police at (250) 475-4321 or Crime Stoppers at 1800 222 TIPS.
Cst. Vartanov