Police in Vancouver are searching for an Oregon driver accused of hitting a woman in a crosswalk and fleeing the scene after briefly helping her.
The hit-and-run occurred around 3:30 p.m. near C Street and Evergreen Boulevard, according to authorities.
Driver Allegedly Hit Woman, Then Left Scene
Investigators say the woman was crossing in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a white van with Oregon license plates.
After the collision, the driver reportedly stopped and helped the আহত pedestrian to the sidewalk — but then drove away without providing further assistance or information.
Emergency responders transported the woman to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspect Vehicle Details Released
Police described the suspect vehicle as:
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A white van with Oregon plates
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A visible number “5” on the lower right rear door
Authorities have released an image of the vehicle and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver.
Public Asked to Help Investigation
The Vancouver Police Department is urging anyone with information about the driver or the incident to come forward.
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