SURREY Police Service (SPS) says that it has notified the Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) following a collision on Sunday, September7 between an SPS police vehicle and another vehicle, that subsequently resulted in a pedestrian being struck. The pedestrian was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and the driver of the other vehicle was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The IIO said that preliminary information provided by the SPS indicates that at approximately 3 a.m., SPS officers attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Avalanche pickup truck near the intersection of King George Boulevard and 96 Avenue. A collision involving the pickup truck and a police vehicle subsequently occurred.
The driver failed to stop. A short time later, the pickup truck was involved in a collision with a concrete SkyTrain barrier on King George Boulevard at Holland Commons, resulting in injuries to the driver. A pedestrian was also located at the scene with serious injuries.
The IIO said it was notified of the incident shortly after it occurred and has commenced an investigation.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed any part of the incident, or who may have video – including dash camera footage – to contact the IIO by phone or email.
The IIO requests that any witnesses who have information regarding this matter to contact the IIO Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the iiobc.ca website.
Police said King George Boulevard will be closed between approximately 98A Avenue and 100 Avenue, northbound and southbound, for several hours as investigators examine the scene. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes.
