Public's help needed to solve 2023 hit and run
Valemount
2024-07-15 08:43 PDT
File # 2023-580
Valemount RCMP are renewing its call for public assistance in solving a tragic hit and run incident that resulted in the death of Claire Newman, a respected member of the Merritt and Logan Lake communities. The incident occurred on July 4, 2023, shortly before midnight.
Claire Newman, who served as a city councilor in Merritt and as the President of the Logan Lake City Council Community Forest for 14 years, was struck by an unidentified vehicle. Despite exhaustive efforts by the RCMP and community, the person remains at large.
Lauren Newman, Claire’s daughter, recently made a heartfelt plea on camera, urging anyone with information to come forward. In her emotional appeal, she said:
"With the year marker coming up of my mom's passing, we have come through a lot of rough challenges over this year. We have had her service on September 2023. Lots of people came and said beautiful things and were very honoring of her. But I would say not having my mother to talk to and be there to give me that advice really is a hard thing to deal with and shouldn't have been this way that she passed."
She continued, emphasizing the importance of doing the right thing:
"Car accidents happen all the time. Things happen all the time. But that doesn't mean you can't do the right thing and come forward and give people the closure they need. If anybody knows anything or has any leads or tips, please contact the Valemount RCMP.
Transcription
Video description: Lauren Newman, daughter of hit-and-run victim, plea for information.
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Hi my name is Lauren Newman.
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I am Claire Newman's daughter of
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current city councilor Merritt, British Columbia.
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She was also part of Logan Lake City Council Community
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Forest president for 14 years and
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her passing happened from a hit and run accident
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in July 2023, July 4th at 11 almost midnight.
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And we're just looking for someone
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basically if they have any tips or leads
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or any piece of mind that can maybe
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give families friends some peace of mind.
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We would like someone to come forward or reach out
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and give their following tips or leads please.
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With the year marker coming up of
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my mom's passing, we have come through
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a lot of rough challenges,
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you could say over this year.
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We have had her service and that was in September 2023.
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Lots of people came said beautiful things
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and very honouring of her.
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But I would say not having my mother to talk to
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and be there to give me that advice
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really is a hard thing to deal with and not
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Shouldn't have been this way that she passed.
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17 and my best friend passed from a car accident too.
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Car accidents happen all the time.
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Cancers happen all the time.
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You name it happens all the time,
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but that doesn't mean you can't
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do the right thing and come forward
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and give people that closure that they need.
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If anybody again please
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knows anything or on any leads or tips,
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please contact the Valemount RCMP
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or you can even go on Facebook and find me through Facebook.
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There are so many ways you can reach out
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and get this out, so please just help.
The RCMP is urging anyone with information about the incident, no matter how minor it may seem, to contact the Valemount RCMP Detachment at (250) 566-4466 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.
The community's assistance is crucial in bringing closure to the family and ensuring justice for Claire Newman. The RCMP is committed to resolving this case and appreciates any help the public can provide.
Released by:
Cpl. James GrandyDistrict Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
Southeast District
Office: 250-460-2398
Email:
james.grandy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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