Big River hit and run leaves 5 youths injured, 1 in hospital

An 11-year-old girl was airlifted by STARS ambulance with serious injuriesto Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon from the Big River First Nation after a hit and run Sunday night.

Big River RCMP were responding to a call of a hit and run where they discovered a car had collided with a group of youths. Four others sustained minor injuries.

Witnesses said the vehiclehadsix or seven occupants and fled the scene. The vehicle is described as a white four-door car, possiblywith damage to its front end.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call theBigRiverRCMP at306-469- 2590or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submitsubmit a tip via their websiteor text in a tip: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES (274637).

RCMP Traffic Reconstructionist andBigRiverRCMP continue to investigate.