A 17-year-old boy in Richmond suffered severe injuries after being struck by a car on Saturday night, according to local police.
The incident took place on No. 3 Road near Browngate Road, with Richmond RCMP responding to the scene just before 11:30 p.m.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered the teenager unconscious and bleeding.
The victim was rushed to the hospital by paramedics and is currently in critical condition.
Authorities reported that the driver involved in the accident fled the scene.
Constable Rae Hu of the Richmond RCMP Serious Crime Unit emphasized the seriousness of leaving the scene after a collision.
The hit-and-run incident followed a physical altercation near the road, leading to an additional investigation into an alleged assault causing bodily harm.
The Richmond RCMP Serious Crime Unit has taken charge of both inquiries.
Sgt. Pak Yim of the Richmond RCMP stated that early investigations suggest the victim was hit by a dark 2014 to 2019 Ford Fiesta, which may have sustained front-end damage.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or possesses dashcam footage to reach out to the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.
While several videos claiming to depict the event have circulated on social media, their authenticity has not been confirmed by authorities.
The footage appears to show a group of individuals engaged in a scuffle before one of them is struck by a car while crossing the street.
Sgt. Yim highlighted the involvement of multiple individuals in the initial altercation and confirmed that witness interviews are ongoing.