Impairment believed to be contributing factor in weekend fatality in Surrey

Surrey

2024-10-07 14:39 PDT

File # 2024-148935

The Surrey RCMP is updating the public that impairment by drugs is believed to be a contributing factor in a fatal collision that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on the weekend.

On October 5, 2024 at approximately 4:30 pm, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a fatal motor vehicle collision near 144 Street and Hyland Road. A Ford F350 was travelling northbound on 144 Street when it crossed into oncoming traffic. The vehicle then collided with a bus stop bench injuring two pedestrians and causing damage to the surrounding property.

One male pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene and a second male pedestrian was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

The driver, a 44-year-old man, was arrested on scene for the following offences:

The driver was treated at the hospital for minor injuries and was released from police custody pending further investigation, say Sergeant Tammy Lobb, Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer. The Criminal Collision Investigation Team (CCIT) took conduct of this investigation and impairment by drugs is believed to be a contributing factor in this fatal collision, added Sgt. Lobb.

The investigation is ongoing.

For media inquiries contact:

Sgt. Tammy Lobb
Surrey RCMP Media Relations Unit
Office: 604-599-7776
Email: surrey_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca | medias_surrey@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

 

 

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