Manitoba

Police searching for Jeep Wrangler after Jefferson hit and run

An 18-year-old man remains in critical condition after being injured in a hit-and-run incident Sunday.

Man still in critical condition after being struck Sunday

A man was rushed to hospital in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle on Jefferson Avenue on May 28. (Kelly Malone/CBC)

An 18-year-old man remains in critical condition after being injured in a hit-and-run incident in Winnipeg early Sunday. 

The man was crossing Jefferson Avenue east of the intersection with McPhillips Street at 3:25 a.m., police say, when he was struck by a westbound vehicle.

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle of interest, described as a late-model, dark-coloured Jeep Wrangler. It may have damage to the front or hood area. 

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the central traffic unit at 204-986-6271 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Police were called to Jefferson Avenue, near McPhillips Street, around 3:25 a.m. after an 18-year-old man was hit on May 28. (Kelly Malone/CBC)