British Columbia

Elderly pedestrian hit in Surrey crosswalk dies from injuries

The 81-year-old man was struck by a vehicle Sunday night while in a marked crosswalk at 75th Avenue and 122A Street.

81-year-old man was struck by vehicle Sunday night while in marked crosswalk

Investigators shut down a section of 75A Avenue to gather evidence after the man was hit. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

An 81-year-old man has died in hospital from injuries sustained Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle in Surrey.

RCMP continue to investigate the crash, which happened at approximately 9:45 p.m. PT in a marked crosswalk near the intersecton of 75th Avenue and 122A Street. 

Police are asking for witnesses or people with dashcam footage to come forward. 

The driver remained at the scene and is co-operating with police. Police have said that speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.

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