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Teen killed in Langley crash over the weekend identified as 17 year old Taren Lal

Darpan News Desk Facebook, 11 Jan, 2023 12:47 PM

Photo courtesy of GoFundMe.

A crash in Langley near the intersection of Fraser Highway and 228th Street has claimed the life of a teenager.

17 year old Taren Lal died in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday night. He was heading home from work when he lost control of his car.

Lal was a student at Tamanawis Secondary School in Surrey and was an avid sports player. Lal was a loving son, older brother, friend, and role model to those around him.

He was involved in the community through sports including wrestling, kabaddi, and weightlifting with hopes to join the police force in the future.

His family is filled with grief over his tragic death as he was a promising young man who was ambitious and a great friend to thos who knew him.

A GoFundMe page has been set up for him.

Langley RCMP continues to investigate the factors that led to his death. A candlelight vigil is being held on Jan 13, 2023 at Tamanawis Secondary School for Lal.

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