Pedestrian suffers 'significant injuries' in Surrey crash, RCMP say
A pedestrian was taken to hospital in critical condition after a crash in Surrey Friday night.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at the intersection of 144 Street and 88 Avenue. A driver in a pickup truck was making a left turn from the street onto the avenue and struck a pedestrian, "resulting in significant injuries," Surrey RCMP said in a news release.
"The pedestrian, who has not been identified at this time, has been transported to a local area hospital in critical condition," the release reads.
"The driver of the pickup truck is co-operating with police."
Police said their investigation is in "the very early stages." They asked anyone with additional information – including dash cam video from the area – to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 24-162958.
Tips can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers, police said.
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