CBC.ca reported Sunday that an unidentified 34-year-old man passed away in a local hospital after being struck in a hit-and-run accident in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that morning.
After rumors circulated social media, BloodyElbow.com confirmed with multiple sources close to the situation Sunday night that the victim was UFC veteran Ryan Jimmo.
According to the initial report, Jimmo approached the occupants of a vehicle in the parking lot of H2O Lounge following an alleged altercation. As he walked away, the alleged suspects’ vehicle accelerated, struck him and fled the scene. The vehicle is a dark-colored pickup truck with over-sized tires and clear tail lights.