New Brunswick man charged after allegedly striking pedestrian with vehicle

(Source: RCMP)

Dean LeBreton, 33, was charged in Bathurst Provincial Court on Friday after allegedly striking a pedestrian with his vehicle on Saumarez, N.B., said an RCMP news release.

LeBreton, who appeared in court by way of tele-remand, was charged with:

• assault with a weapon
• aggravated assault
• failure to stop
• dangerous driving 

He was remanded into custody and will return to court Monday for a bail hearing.

RCMP responded to the collision report at approximately 6:32 p.m. on Thursday.

The 53-year-old man who was struck was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, said the release.

The driver fled the scene before officers arrived but police said he was quickly identified and arrested at his residence.

The investigation is ongoing.

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