One person is dead following a fatal car accident in Surrey Saturday night.
Just before 9:30pm, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a two vehicle motor vehicle collision at the intersection of 128th street and 82nd avenue.
A white Ford Mustang was travelling south bound on 128th street, while a black Toyota Corolla was north bound on 128th street.
“At the intersection of 82nd avenue, the black Corolla executed a left hand, west-bound turn, into the path of the Mustang,” said police in a statement.
The car crash caused “significant damage to both vehicles”.
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Police say the male driver of the Mustang was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries.
The adult male passenger of the Corolla was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition. He tragically succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The driver of the Corolla fled the scene on foot and has not been located. The driver is described as a South Asian male in his 20’s, wearing a grey hoodie and jeans.
“Alcohol and speed have not been ruled out as contributing factors, and the investigation into the collision is in the very early stages,” says Sgt. Tyner Gillies.
Anyone with more information, including dash cam footage around the area of 128th street, between 80th and 84th avenue, between 9:20pm and 9:30pm, is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 2023-194726.
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