Search on for alleged hit-and-run driver

The Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP is asking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted in connection with a serious hit and run.

According to the RCMP, the incident occurred on April 26 at 1 a.m., outside a home on the Pasqua First Nation. A 51-year-old man was struck by a vehicle and the driver of the vehicle left the scene before police arrived.

The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported by STARS to a Regina hospital. After being treated, he has been released.

The RCMP is looking for 18-year-old Paul Keepness of the Pasqua First Nation. He’s facing charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm and leaving the scene of an accident causing bodily harm.

Keepness is described as being 5-foot-8 and approximately 130 pounds. He is known to frequent the Pasqua and Muscowpetung First Nations as well as Regina.

Anyone with information about Keepness’ whereabouts is asked to call the Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP at 306-332-2222, their local RCMP or police detachment, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.