A motor vehicle collision on Sunday in the South Surrey area left two people dead and one other in critical condition.

On June 25 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision in the 3300-block of 176 Street. A Volkswagen Golf with a single occupant was northbound on 176 Street past 32 Avenue, when it collided with a Hyundai sedan with a driver and three passengers, that was also northbound. Both vehicles were knocked off the roadway into a water-filled ditch on the east side of the roadway.

Despite immediate life-saving efforts from numerous first responders on scene, two people from the Hyundai died of their injuries and one other is in critical condition. The fourth occupant of the Hyundai suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Police detained the driver of the Volkswagen. The investigation continues, and initial indications are that speed and alcohol may be contributing factors.

The Surrey RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team is leading this investigation with assistance from frontline police officers as well as the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS).

Anyone with morning information, including dash cam footage around the area of 176 Street and 32 Avenue, is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 2023-104042.