Two women are dead after an horrific traffic accident early Sunday morning on Nordel Way in Delta.
Delta Police Const. Sharlene Brooks said a car travelling westbound on Nordel Way crossed the centre line into the path of an eastbound vehicle and was struck broadside at around 12:50 a.m. The westbound vehicle was completely demolished by the impact.
Both of its occupants, a 22-year-old woman from Surrey and a 23-year-old woman from North Delta, died at the scene.
The driver of the eastbound vehicle was taken to hospital for medical treatment and was released.
"Initial indicators are that speed was definitely a contributing factor. With respect to anything else such as road conditions, mechanics, alcohol involvement or driver experience, those are things that will be forming part of our investigation," said Brooks.
Police did not release the names of the victims pending notification of next of kin, she added.
Nordel Way was closed for around 12 hours following the accident.
