Monday, March 9, 2026
ADVT 
National

Driver flees after hitting pedestrians in Surrey, B.C., one in critical condition

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 06 Mar, 2026 10:24 AM
  • Driver flees after hitting pedestrians in Surrey, B.C., one in critical condition

A man is fighting for his life after hit-and-run in the Metro Vancouver city of Surrey overnight that saw a vehicle strike two pedestrians.

Surrey police say the crash happened near 88th Avenue and Nordel Way at around 11:24 p.m. Thursday.

Police say the male driver fled and the vehicle was found abandoned nearby soon after.

They say an adult male pedestrian was taken to hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

Investigators have closed down the road where the crash happened and are looking into the cause.

They are urging any witnesses or those who captured dashcam footage of the crash to contact police immediately.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

MORE National ARTICLES

More rain, high winds heading for southern B.C. as province cleans up after storm

More rain, high winds heading for southern B.C. as province cleans up after storm
British Columbia's south coast is bracing for another round of stormy weather. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver's North Shore as well as Howe Sound, with precipitation expected to reach up to 70 millimetres.

More rain, high winds heading for southern B.C. as province cleans up after storm

QuickList on the 23 of Alberta's politicians facing citizen recalls petitions

QuickList on the 23 of Alberta's politicians facing citizen recalls petitions
Citizen-led recall petitions were officially approved Wednesday against  United Conservative members Mickey Amery and Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, bringing total recalls to 23. 

QuickList on the 23 of Alberta's politicians facing citizen recalls petitions

B.C. says violent repeat offender scheme cuts police interactions by 50 per cent

B.C. says violent repeat offender scheme cuts police interactions by 50 per cent
The British Columbia government says its program targeting repeat, violent offenders has resulted in 50-per-cent fewer police interactions involving such offenders in the 18 months since it was launched.

B.C. says violent repeat offender scheme cuts police interactions by 50 per cent

Carney’s first year as prime minister underscores the contrast with Trudeau

Carney’s first year as prime minister underscores the contrast with Trudeau
Canadians started the year with Justin Trudeau as prime minister, a man who wore his emotions on his sleeve — who teared up when he announced his resignation in early January, triggering a tumultuous year in politics.

Carney’s first year as prime minister underscores the contrast with Trudeau

Vancouver touts Downtown Eastside housing plan for replacement of rooming houses

Vancouver touts Downtown Eastside housing plan for replacement of rooming houses
The City of Vancouver says it has adopted a "significant shift" in housing policy for the Downtown Eastside to speed up the replacement of rooming houses in the impoverished neighbourhood. 

Vancouver touts Downtown Eastside housing plan for replacement of rooming houses

Time to move on extraction, refining of critical minerals in Canada: Champagne

Time to move on extraction, refining of critical minerals in Canada: Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada has enough critical minerals to go around for interested European trading partners but it's time for the country to get moving on extracting the coveted resources.

Time to move on extraction, refining of critical minerals in Canada: Champagne