Urgent Update: 9-Year-Old Dies After Surrey Collision with Van

UPDATE: A tragic incident in Surrey, B.C. has resulted in the death of a 9-year-old child following a collision with a large vehicle. The Surrey Police Service confirms the child succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash that occurred on September 22, 2023, around 2:35 PM near an elementary school in the Newton neighbourhood.

Authorities report that the child was struck by what police describe as a large cube van-style vehicle. Immediate life-saving efforts were performed at a local hospital; however, the child was pronounced dead on the morning of September 24.

Officials state that the driver of the vehicle is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that impairment was not a factor in this devastating incident.

Surrey Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the collision to contact them. This tragic event has left the community in shock, highlighting the urgent need for road safety, especially near schools.

As the investigation continues, the police remind the public to remain vigilant and report any relevant information that could aid in understanding the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident.