Victoria County man arrested in hit-and-run death of 10-year-old girl
CBC News | Posted: July 15, 2019 8:14 PM | Last Updated: July 15, 2019
RCMP say 27-year-old man faces several driving-related offences, but charges have not been decided yet
A 27-year-old Victoria County, N.S., man is facing several driving-related charges in the death of a 10-year-old girl.
Talia Forrest died last Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle while on her bicycle on Black Rock Road in Big Bras d'Or. The driver fled the scene and RCMP arrested him later.
RCMP said the man has been released on conditions and is due in court in Wagmatcook on Sept. 5.
The Mounties say their major crimes unit is continuing to investigate and will decide on the most appropriate charges later.
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