High River RCMP seek driver who allegedly spat in dog walker's face multiple times

Police in High River, Alta., are seeking witnesses to an incident in which a driver is alleged to have spat in a man's face multiple times after nearly hitting him and his dog at a crosswalk.

RCMP say the man was walking his dog across a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and Third Street S.E. in High River on Jan. 27.

While crossing, policesay, he was nearly hit by a woman driving a vehicle believed to be a dark-coloured Honda Civic.

Police say the driver then turned around, exited the car, and spat in the man's face multiple times.

Police describe the driver as aCaucasian woman, approximately 20 years old, with blonde hair.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call High River RCMP at403-652-2357 or to contact their local policeor Crime Stoppers.