Mounties search for truck in hit-and-run in Digby County

The RCMP released this photo of a truck alleged to have been involved in a hit and run in Church Point on Jan. 30. (Via RCMP NS)

By Mark Hodgins

Posted Feb 6, 2024 10:17:13 AM.

Last Updated Feb 6, 2024 10:17:17 AM.

The RCMP has released a photo of a truck as officers continue to investigate an alleged hit-and-run in Digby County.

On Jan. 27, at about 3 p.m. the Mounties were called to reports of a crash between an ATV and a pickup truck on Patrice Rd. in Church Point. Police said the black GMC Sierra drove off.

The man on the ATV, a 49-year-old from Church Point, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. Police did not offer an update on his condition.

On Tuesday, the RCMP released photos of the truck alleged to have been involved in the hit-and-run, describing it as a black GMC Sierra with damage to its front passenger-side headlight.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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