Pedestrian killed in Penhold hit and run

By 660 NEWS Staff

Posted Nov 7, 2015 8:04 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

A pedestrian is dead after a hit and run in the community of Penhold, south of Red Deer.

RCMP are trying to figure out if the person was intentionally run over.

Witnesses reported seeing a car hit the pedestrian Thursday evening around 5:45 near the Penhold Multiplex.

The car drove off but got stuck on a berm. The driver jumped out and fled on foot but was arrested soon after.

So far no word on charges.

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