British Columbia

Pedestrian dies in Surrey after being struck by vehicle on Scott Road

Police say the man was not safely crossing the road between 70th and 72nd Avenue when he was struck.

Police say the man was not safely crossing the road between 70th and 72nd Avenue when he was struck

Police tape reads Police Line Do Not Cross
Surrey RCMP say a man killed after being struck by a vehicle on Scott Road on Saturday Dec. 14, 2019 wasn't in a crosswalk when he was hit. (Rafferty Baker/CBC)

Surrey RCMP say a man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Scott Road.

Inspector Dale Carr says the victim was not in a crosswalk while trying to get across Scott Road between 70th and 72 Avenue when he was struck.

Around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, paramedics transported the victim to hospital where he later died of his injuries, said Carr.

Police have not released any details about the victim such as his age or identity.

Scott Road is closed between 70th and 72nd Avenue as police conduct their investigation.

Carr said the driver is cooperating with police, but was sent to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

He also said that it doesn't appear that speed or alcohol were factors in the incident.