The spirit of the season was definitely not alive and well on a Victoria highway Christmas Eve.

West Shore RCMP is investigating an alleged hit-and-run and assault that took place on Dec. 24 at around 7:45 a.m. near the Helmcken Road off-ramp on the Trans-Canada Highway in View Royal.

A grey 2011 Mercedes GLK350 was side-swiped by a black Volkswagen Jetta while travelling southbound in the right-turn lane. Both drivers pulled over, but the JettaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s driver allegedly assaulted the other driver before fleeing the scene without sharing information. The victim sustained minor injuries.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, in his early 40s, approximately 6', with short black hair, a black beard, and glasses. He was reportedly wearing a black shirt and jeans and driving a black Volkswagen Jetta with an unknown licence plate.

Police are seeking witnesses or dashcam footage from anyone in the area at the time of the incident. Tips can be provided to West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.