SURREY RCMP say a road closure is in effect on 168 Street between 83 Avenue and 81A Avenue due to a serious collision involving a pedestrian.

Traffic in the area will be affected for an undetermined amount of time as officers continue their investigation. The public are requested to avoid the area until further notice.

On Sunday, December 18 at 9:23 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the 8200-block of 168 Street. The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with police.  Investigators will look into determining whether or not speed or alcohol are factors, police said.

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

Investigators are collecting statements and canvassing for video. Anyone with information, including dash cam footage in the area on 168 Street, is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file 2022-191976. If you wish to make an anonymous report, you are requested to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-22-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.