A Surrey man was transported to hospital in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle late on Wednesday night, according to the Surrey Police Service.
Police investigate collision scene near 108 Avenue
The crash occurred near the intersection of 108 Avenue and 142 Street at about 11:56 p.m. on July 15. Officers from the Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) responded and found the pedestrian — a man — with serious injuries. He was taken to hospital in critical condition, the police said.
Investigators at the scene called in specialists to examine the collision and now the city’s Major Crime Unit is handling the probe.
"The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) attended the scene to assist with the examination of the collision scene, and SPOSU’s Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation. The cause of the collision remains under investigation,"
Police seeking witnesses and footage
Surrey police say the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Authorities are asking anyone who was in the area shortly before midnight on July 15 and who witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage, to contact the Surrey Police Service.
- Contact: Surrey Police Service non-emergency number — 604-599-0502
- File number to quote: 26-22639 (SU)
- Location: 108 Avenue & 142 Street
Context and local implications
Collisions involving pedestrians in Surrey are treated as high priority by police because of the severity of injuries and the need to preserve evidence. When specialist units such as ICARS and SPOSU are deployed, it typically indicates investigators are conducting a detailed reconstruction to establish factors such as speed, vehicle position and sight lines.
For neighbourhood residents, such incidents raise questions about street lighting, crosswalks and traffic calming measures at busy intersections. While this investigation is ongoing, police requests for witnesses and electronic footage are a common and crucial step in piecing together what happened.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date and time | July 15, ~11:56 p.m. |
| Location | 108 Avenue & 142 Street, Surrey |
| Injuries | Pedestrian in critical condition |
| Units involved | SPOSU, ICARS, Major Crime Unit |
| Police contact | 604-599-0502 (quote file 26-22639 (SU)) |
Anyone with information is asked to call the non-emergency line. Tips can be vital to clarifying the circumstances that led to the collision. The Surrey Police Service has not released any further details about the parties involved while the investigation continues.
