Surrey hit and run leaves senior with serious injuries

Surrey RCMPwant the public's help in identifying the driver of a vehicle that hit an 85-year-old man then allegedlyfled from the scene of the collision, leaving the senior seriously injured.

According to the press release, a police officer was conducting a traffic stop in the2600 block of92ndAvenue on April 6 at 5:45 p.m. when he heard a noise. That's when RCMP saythe officer saw a silver car driving away, heading east on92nd Avenue. The officer thensaw aperson lying on the road.

The police say theofficer tried to stop the fleeing vehiclehowever it failed to stop. The silver carwas last seen travelling northbound on 128th Street through the intersection at 96th Avenue.

On Wednesday, police said the victim isin stable conditionand recovering.

Investigators have released a photo of the car involved in the hit and run as it went through aredlightat96thAvenueand128thStreet. It's a four-door Honda Civic and likely a 2013 to 2015 model.

Police also say the car will likely have damage to its front end.

"As the investigation continues to advance, we are appealing for the driver responsible to contact our investigators," said Cpl. Bert Paquetof the Surrey RCMP.

"In addition, we would like to speak to anyone who may have seen the Honda Civic or knows where the car or driver can be located."

Anyone with information should contactRCMP at604-599-0502,stating file number 2015-47247, or Crime Stoppersat 1-800-222-TIPS.