National

3 dead in South Surrey collision

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 27 Jun, 2023 02:05 PM

A third person has died after a car crash Sunday morning in South Surrey.

Police say a Volkswagen Golf with a single occupant collided with a Hyundai sedan with a driver and three passengers.

Two passengers in the Hyundai died the day of the crash and police now say the third passenger, who had been in critical condition, has also died.

Investigators say the driver of the Volkswagen was detained for an impaired driving investigation, and is now prohibited from driving, but was released pending further investigation.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

BOC raises concern that debt poses to Cdn economy

The central bank is also warning that financial stability could be threatened by a potential major cyber attack and more frequent extreme weather events associated with climate change.

BOC raises concern that debt poses to Cdn economy

WestJet starts to cancel flights as pilot strike looms, negotiations in stalemate

The Calgary-based company has begun to park the bulk of its fleet — 105 narrow-body 737s and seven wide-body 787 Dreamliners — using a "measured, phased and safe approach," the statement read.

WestJet starts to cancel flights as pilot strike looms, negotiations in stalemate

Suspect driving taxi erratically arrested

Officers flooded the area and used their vehicles to block the taxi in, arresting its driver, who was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Police say the investigation is in its early stages, but they believe the taxi was stolen in a carjacking incident.

Suspect driving taxi erratically arrested

Wildfire smoke continues to spread throughout BC

Michael Mehta, a professor of geography and environmental studies at Thompson Rivers University, is encouraging people to wear face masks in smoky areas. He says the risks associated with wildfire smoke are numerous and serious, but they're not always understood by the public.

Wildfire smoke continues to spread throughout BC

Shooting in Coquitlam sends one to hospital, RCMP believe it to be targeted incident

Officers were called to the David Avenue and Coast Meridian Road area around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. When they arrived, they found a man with life-threatening gunshot injuries, and he was rushed to hospital.

Shooting in Coquitlam sends one to hospital, RCMP believe it to be targeted incident

B.C. municipal employee dies on the job after being hit by vehicle

Police in Oak Bay, a suburban community outside Victoria, confirm the man employed by the district was pronounced dead at the scene Wednesday morning. Police released few details about the incident, but say it occurred in the 1700-block of Monterey Avenue, near the Oak Bay fire and police department headquarters.