UPDATE:

Surrey RCMP say deceased person was passenger ejected from vehicle, not pedestrian

ON Friday at 2:39 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the 7300-block of 138 Street.

Surrey Fire Department and BC Ambulance Service also attended and despite efforts of all involved, the pedestrian was declared deceased at scene.

The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service has been called to assist the Surrey RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team with the investigation.

Traffic in the area will be affected for an undetermined amount of time as officers continue their investigation. A road closure is in effect on 138 Street between 74 Avenue and 72A Avenue. The public are requested to avoid the area until further notice.

The investigation is in its early stages. Investigators are collecting statements and canvassing for video. Anyone with information, including dash cam footage in the area on 138 Street, is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file 2023-204342. If you wish to make an anonymous report, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-22-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.