Port Alberni RCMP have released a photo of a vehicle suspected to have failed to stop after hitting a 15-year-old who had just exited a school bus.
The student was struck about 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the corner of Beaver Creek Road and Smith Road, and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect vehicle is a dark grey 2022-24 Hyundai Tucson SUV. The driver is described as a white female with light brown hair.
Police said there was a child in the passenger seat.
They said they are confident the driver will be identified but are calling for the woman to turn herself in.
Anyone with information is asked to call Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424.
