The name of a person who was the victim of a hit and run on Red Earth Cree Nation has been released as police are in the community investigating a case from Feb. this week.
Prince Albert General Investigation Section continues to investigate the death of 31-year-old Ericson Bear of Red Earth Cree Nation.
On Feb. 12 at approximately 4:30 a.m., Carrot River RCMP received a report of an injured male on Highway #163 on Red Earth Cree Nation. Investigation has determined the male was struck by a vehicle, which did not remain at the scene. He died at the scene.
RCMP are now releasing the name of the victim – 31-year-old Ericson Bear of Red Earth Cree Nation – to help further the investigation.
As part of their ongoing investigation, police officers with the Prince Albert General Investigation Section will be in the Red Earth Cree Nation community this week.
RCMP encourage anyone with information about this ongoing investigation, including any information about the vehicle or individual(s) involved in this fatal incident, to contact them by calling 310-RCMP or call Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous: 1-800-222-8477.
