2 pedestrians killed in separate Surrey crashes 13 hours apart, police say

The first collision occurred in the city’s Whalley neighbourhood at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, when a vehicle struck a senior pedestrian.

Police in Surrey are investigating after two pedestrians—an 81-year-old woman and a 45-year-old woman—were killed in separate crashes about 13 hours apart.

The first collision occurred in the city’s Whalley neighbourhood at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, when a vehicle travelling eastbound in the 13800 block of 102 Avenue struck a senior pedestrian.

The Surrey Police Service said despite life-saving measures, the woman succumbed to her injuries. The driver remained at the scene and is co-operating with the investigation.

Authorities added that it does not appear that speed or impairment were contributing factors in the crash.

Police were called to a second collision involving a pedestrian just after 7:30 a.m. on Thursday.

A 45-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle in the 10400 block of 132 Street. Despite life-saving measures, the woman died from her injuries.

Investigators said the driver remained on scene and is co-operating with them.

While the investigation is still in its early stages, police do not currently believe that impairment was a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information or dash cam video from either collision is asked to call the Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502.