Police seek witnesses in hit and run investigation

Surrey RCMP is seeking witnesses and video to assist in the investigation of a hit and run collision, in Newton. Police are also appealing for the driver of the vehicle to come forward.

On March 21, 2021 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Surrey RCMP was notified of a pedestrian involved collision near the intersection of 144 Street and 76 Avenue. A 70-year-old man was walking in the area when a vehicle making a left turn struck him.

The vehicle did not remain at the scene or stop to assist the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for care.

The suspect vehicle is described as a dark coloured hatchback and the driver is described as a South Asian man in his 20s, with a beard.