White Rock RCMP investigating fatal Dec. 23 hit-and-run

White Rock RCMP is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision Tuesday afternoon.

On Tuesday (Dec. 23) at 12:41 p.m., White Rock RCMP responded to the report of an injured person on the road in the 15600-block of Cliff Avenue.

Upon police arrival a bystander was administering CPR, but despite lifesaving efforts, the person was declared dead, an RCMP release noted.

Based on initial observations, it was believed the deceased individual had been struck by a vehicle, and the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service was called out to assist with the investigation and process the scene, police said.

White Rock RCMP General Investigation Section is “actively working to identify the driver involved,” the release said, and added investigators have identified a suspect vehicle, which has since been found and seized by police.

Anyone who was in the area or has dash-camera footage, or who witnessed anything, is asked to contact White Rock RCMP at 778-545-4800.