Posted on 03/15/2012, 3:51 pm, by mySteinbach

An 18-year-old youth has been charged in connection with a hit and run incident that occurred last week in Steinbach.

As of March 15, 2012, Steinbach RCMP with the assistance of the general public have charged an 18-year-old male driver in connection with a hit and run collision that occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Brandt Street in Steinbach on March 8, 2012.

The youth has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act for running a red light and for failing to remain at the scene of a collision. Police say that the name of the driver will not be released.