Vehicle Seized in Fatal Hit and Run in Eastern New Brunswick

The Richibucto RCMP has seized a vehicle as part of its investigation into a fatal hit-and-run Saturday night in Saint-Charles, New Brunswick.

Mounties responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on St-Charles Sud Road around 9:30 p.m. Police say a 22-year-old man was waiting on the side of the road for a ride home when a vehicle struck him and drove off.The victim died at the scene. An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the crash site.

On Sunday, police seized a vehicle as part of the investigation. The RCMP is continuing to investigate to determine if it was the vehicle involved in the hit and run.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Richibucto Detachment of the Southeast District RCMP at 506-523-4611.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact New Brunswick Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.