Elderly man in critical condition following crash in Surrey, B.C.

A man in his 70's is suffering potentially life-threatening injuries following a crash in Surrey, B.C.

A senior has been hospitalized following a crash in Surrey, B.C., Monday evening.

Patrolling officers came across the collision in the 14600 block of 72nd Avenue, in the Newton neighbourhood, at around 5:50 p.m., the Surrey Police Service said in a statement.

One driver, a man in his early 70s, was taken by paramedics to hospital in a critical condition with potentially life-threatening injuries. His passenger was treated for minor injuries.

The two occupants of the other vehicle suffered no injuries, the statement said.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any relevant information regarding the incident, including CCTV or dashcam video, is asked to call Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 2025-33962.