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Surrey collision claims the life of one person

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 17 Nov, 2022 05:20 PM

On Wednesday evening at 6:57 pm, Surrey RCMP responded to the report of a two vehicle collision in approximately the 4400 block of King George Boulevard.

Sadly one of the occupants has been declared dead on the scene. A section of King George Boulevard was shut down due to the accident.

The investigation is in its early stages. Investigators are collecting statements and canvassing for video.

Anyone with information, including dash cam footage in the area King George Boulevard and the Serpentine River, is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP.

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