Vancouver Island police officers are appealing for witnesses in a hit-and-run that left a 60-year-old skateboarder seriously injured Monday.

Comox Valley RCMP members were called to the scene near a gas station on Comox Road around 5:20 p.m.

“The victim reported that he was passing Gas n Go when he was struck by a vehicle that was turning left toward the business. The driver reportedly exited his vehicle and offered to take the victim to the hospital. However, he fled eastbound on Comox Road after the sirens sounded. Approaching was heard,” Officer Monika Terragni said in a statement, adding that the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 50s with an average build, approximately 6 feet tall, and thinning light brown hair. The vehicle was a black Chrysler 200 sedan.

“Although witnesses did not observe obvious damage, it is likely that there were scratches or small dents on the vehicle due to the collision, as the skateboarder reportedly went over the hood at the time of impact,” the statement said. Mounties.

Drivers who were traveling in the area at the time are urged to review dash cam video and anyone with information is asked to call 250-338-1321 and quote file number 2024-17330.