A senior is dead after being struck by a pickup truck in Surrey Saturday evening.

Mounties say the accident occurred around 5 p.m. in the 9300-block of 140th Street, when a truck travelling southbound hit a 69-year-old man in a marked crosswalk.

The victim was rushed to Royal Columbian Hospital in critical condition, but passed away shortly after.

Police say the driver of the pickup truck stayed at the scene and is cooperating.

Alcohol and drugs were not contributing factors in the accident.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has further information is asked to call the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.