Bystanders apprehend teen after multi-vehicle crash in Surrey
Officers say 19-year-old was driving against flow of traffic and already wanted by police
A 19-year-old man is facing charges after a bizarre accident in Surrey on Sunday at 96th Avenue and 128th Street.
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—@KamilKaramaliPolice say the teen was driving against traffic when the car he was in collided with several other vehicles. When the car came to a stop on a median he tried to flee, but was detained by bystanders.
"And several of the passersby and people involved in the crash were able to hold that individual down until police arrived," said Staff Sgt. Dale Carr.
The teen was arrested by police and is now facing charges including failing to remain at the scene of an accident and impaired driving.
"We're not certain if it's impaired by drugs or another substance but [he's] definitely being investigated for that," said Carr.
Carr says the suspect is also being charged for an incident from April 13 when a police officer tried to pull him over, but he didn't stop.
The teen is expected to appear at Surrey Provincial Court on Monday.
Meanwhile witnesses say two people were transported to hospital with injuries sustained from the crash.