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- calendar_today October 11, 2026
Dartmouth Hit and Run Triggers Watchdog Investigation
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT), Nova Scotia's police watchdog, has launched an investigation after a hit and run in Dartmouth resulted in serious injuries to a 58-year-old man. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, involving a police pursuit and subsequent vehicle collision.
Details of the Hit and Run Accident
According to Halifax Regional Police, officers first spotted a pickup truck without licence plates parked off Yorkshire Avenue Extension around 10:35 a.m. As police approached the vehicle, the driver sped out of the lot. Officers initiated a police pursuit using lights and sirens, but the truck did not stop, continuing instead toward an intersection near Windmill Road.
Vehicle Collision Leads to Serious Injury
During the pursuit, the pickup truck struck another vehicle at the intersection. The impact caused serious injury to the driver of the other vehicle, a 58-year-old man. Paramedics arrived on the scene and transported the injured individual to hospital for treatment.
Search for Hit and Run Suspect Continues
After the collision, the suspect's vehicle fled the scene, heading across the MacKay Bridge toward Halifax. Police are actively searching for the hit and run suspect, described as driving a newer-model black Ford F-150 pickup truck equipped with a tonneau cover. Authorities encourage anyone with information about the dartmouth hit and run to contact them at 902-490-5020.
Watchdog Oversight of Police Actions
Given the circumstances surrounding the injury and police pursuit, Halifax Regional Police have referred the case to the Serious Incident Response Team for independent review. The SiRT is tasked with investigating incidents involving police where serious injury occurs, ensuring transparency in the ongoing hit and run investigation.
Community Response and Ongoing Investigation
The incident has prompted a continued search for the hit and run suspect and close monitoring by both the police and SiRT. Efforts remain focused on locating the black Ford F-150 involved in the accident and determining the full sequence of events leading up to the vehicle collision in Dartmouth. Updates will be provided by authorities as the police investigation continues.
Source: cbc.ca.
