Accidents in Surrey, Abbotsford leave pedestrians with serious injuries
Two separate, serious accidents involving pedestrians in Abbotsford and Surrey, B.C., have left the victims in hospital with serious injuries, say police.
Two victims were struck by vehicles in two separate incidents early Tuesday evening
Two separate, serious accidents involving pedestrians in Abbotsford and Surrey, B.C., have left the victims in serious condition, say police.
In Surrey, a woman was knocked unconscious and sustained severe head injuries after she was struck by a minivan on 75a Avenue at 125th Street at about 6:15 p.m. PT.
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The street has been closed since police arrived on the scene.
Police say the woman is between 25 to 35 years old and lives in the area.
In Abbotsford, a 74 year-old man was hit near the intersection of Slocan Drive and Trethewey Street at around 7 p.m. PT.
The victim was taken to hospital in critical condition by air ambulance, say RCMP.
Police say the driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
