Hit-and-Run Horror: New West Police Seek Van Driver Who Fled After Injuring Motorcyclist

It's the kind of story that makes your heart sink, isn't it? A horrifying scene unfolded in New Westminster last week, where a driver, after colliding with a motorcyclist, made the incredibly callous decision to flee the scene. This wasn't just a minor fender-bender; it left a vulnerable rider injured, and now, authorities are making an earnest plea to the public for help tracking down the person responsible.

The incident itself happened on a seemingly ordinary Thursday evening, April 25th, right around 6:30 p.m. Picture it: the busy intersection of 12th Street and 6th Avenue. According to reports from the New Westminster Police Department, a white Ford Transit van struck a motorcyclist there. You'd think, in such a moment, common decency would prevail, right? The driver did initially stop. But then, in a truly baffling turn of events, they simply drove off, leaving the injured motorcyclist behind.

One can only imagine the shock and pain the motorcyclist must have felt. Thankfully, their injuries, while certainly not pleasant, have been described as non-life-threatening. But that doesn't excuse the driver's actions – not by a long shot. Leaving the scene of an accident, especially one involving injuries, is a serious offence, and it frankly leaves a stain on our community's sense of responsibility.

Now, the focus shifts to finding this driver. The New Westminster Police Department is actively investigating and has put out a description of the suspect vehicle: a white Ford Transit van, possibly an older model. They also believe it likely has some noticeable front-end damage from the collision. Every dent, every scratch, could be a crucial clue in bringing this person to account.

This is where our community comes in. Detectives are urging anyone who might have witnessed the collision, or perhaps saw a van matching that description around the area at that time, to come forward. Do you have dashcam footage from that evening? Maybe you were just walking by and noticed something, anything, out of the ordinary? Even the smallest detail could be the missing piece of the puzzle. Please, if you have any information at all, don't hesitate to contact the New Westminster Police Department at 604-525-5411.

Let's help the police piece together what happened and ensure that justice is served. It’s about more than just this one incident; it’s about sending a clear message that such irresponsible and heartless actions will not be tolerated on our roads. We all share the responsibility for safety, and that includes holding those accountable who fail in theirs.