Vancouver Island police are appealing for witnesses in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 60-year-old skateboarder on Monday.

Comox Valley RCMP were called to the scene near a gas station on Comox Road around 5:20 p.m.

“The victim said she was passing the Gas n Go when she was struck by a vehicle turning left into the business. The driver reportedly got out of his vehicle and offered to take the victim to the hospital. However, he fled eastbound on Comox Road after the sirens. were heard approaching,” Constable Monika Terragni said in a statement, adding that the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 50s, of medium build, approximately 6 feet tall with thinning light brown hair. The vehicle was a black Chrysler 200 sedan.

“Although witnesses did not observe any obvious damage, it is likely that scratches or small dents were present on the vehicle as a result of the collision, as the skateboarder would have gone over the hood during the collision. impact,” said the mounted police press release.

Drivers who were traveling in the area at the time are encouraged to view the dashcam video and anyone with information is asked to call 250-338-1321 and quote case number 2024-17330.