A woman was critically injured after being struck near King George Boulevard and 40 Avenue in South Surrey Monday evening; investigation ongoing.
Incident unfolds near key intersection
At approximately 6:12 p.m. on Monday, a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of King George Boulevard and 40 Avenue in the South Surrey neighbourhood of Surrey, British Columbia. According to Surrey Police Service Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton, the woman was immediately transported to hospital by ambulance.
Scope and additional impacts
The initial collision triggered several minor collisions involving other vehicles, though thankfully no other injuries were reported. The driver who struck the pedestrian remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
Location and timing details
The crash occurred in a busy area of South Surrey just after 6 p.m., during evening traffic hours. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation; officers are working to determine how the pedestrian and vehicle came to collide at this particular junction.
Investigation underway
Surrey Police are actively investigating the incident—gathering physical evidence, vehicle data, and eye-witness accounts. At this stage, they have not released any findings regarding fault, speed, or potential impairment.
Appeal for witnesses and footage
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who captured dash-cam or CCTV footage in the vicinity of King George Boulevard and 40 Avenue around the time of the crash, to contact the Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 2025-97039 (SP).
Why this matters
A pedestrian being critically injured in a collision highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in suburban traffic zones, especially at intersections with mixed vehicle and foot traffic. This incident underscores the importance of vigilance by both drivers and pedestrians alike, and demonstrates the value of community cooperation in assisting police to piece together what happened.
