Three Hills RCMP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision in Trochu, Alta., involving a dirt bike and pedestrian on July 1, 2022 at approximately 2:26 p.m.
Police determined the dirt bike had struck a pedestrian on Elevator Road and the rider fled the scene.
The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.
Police located the rider of the dirt bike at a nearby residence, where he was subsequently arrested.
Police obtained a search warrant for the detached garage of the residence and located and seized a 2015 KTM XCW dirt bike, which had been involved in the collision.
The RCMP Auto Theft Unit later examined the dirt bike and determined it was stolen from Calgary, Alta.
Three Hills RCMP has charged Christopher Ferguson (31) of Calgary, Alta., with several offences, some of which include: failure to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm, operation while prohibited, possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, drive off-highway vehicle on highway without authorization and drive uninsured off-highway vehicle.
Drumheller hit and run
Drumheller RCMP were called to the scene of a motor vehicle collision on July 7, 2022 which occurred along Centre St. in front of Maple Ridge Manor.
Witnesses say a dark coloured SUV crossed the centre line and collided with three parked cars. This suspect vehicle then fled the scene.
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