Police in Surrey say a pedestrian was sent to hospital with serious injuries Monday night after being hit by a sedan being driven in the city’s Cloverdale neighbourhood.
The Surrey RCMP says the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. when officers received word that the pedestrian had been struck near 188 Street and 60 Avenue.
“When officers arrived on scene they located a male pedestrian who was transported to hospital with serious injuries. The vehicle involved, an Audi Q3, remained on scene,” Sgt. Tammy Lobb explained on Tuesday.
Police believe alcohol is a contributing factor in the incident. The driver was arrested at the scene for dangerous driving causing bodily harm and was handed a 24-hour driving ban.
Police say the driver was released without charges pending further investigation. Their Audi A3 remains impounded, police add.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage of the area is being urged to get in contact with police at 604-599-0502 and quote file 2024-160816.