Suspect Apprehended In Fort San Hit And Run
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 15:27
Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP have a male suspect in custody in relation to a fatal hit and run earlier this week — and they say charges are pending.
A pedestrian was killed while walking alongside Highway 56 at around 8:30 Monday night in the resort community of Fort San.
63-year-old William Francis Cheers was located with severe injuries and transported to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
A post mortem was conducted this morning and confirmed that the victim’s fatal injuries resulted from the collision.
Police say a suspect vehicle has been seized and is currently undergoing a forensic examination.