Police in Langley are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed on Monday.
Police say the crash happened at around 7 a-m in the 28-hundred-block of 264 Street.
Investigators say speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash, and the investigation is continuing.
Police say the driver remained at the scene and is co-operating with the investigation.
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