Driver in fatal Surrey bus stop crash likely impaired by drugs: RCMP
A driver who crashed into a Surrey bus stop, killing one man sitting on a bench, was likely impaired by drugs, according to an update from police Monday.
On Saturday afternoon, around 4:30 p.m., a pickup truck "crossed into oncoming traffic" near 144 Street and Hyland Drive before striking two men.
"One male pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene and a second male pedestrian was transported to hospital with minor injuries," the Surrey RCMP said.
The suspect was arrested at the scene for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and impaired operation of a conveyance causing death. He has not been charged and was released from custody after being treated at the hospital for minor injuries.
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