One man is dead and a driver was arrested after a pickup truck crashed through a bus stop in Surrey’s East Newton South neighbourhood on Saturday. The Ford F350 was travelling northbound on 144 Street when it crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a bus stop bench, hitting two pedestrians and causing damage to the surrounding property.
According to the Surrey RCMP, the driver is believed to have been impaired by drugs at the time of the incident. A 44-year-old man was arrested on the scene for dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death and impaired operation of a conveyance causing death. The driver was treated at the hospital for minor injuries and was released from police custody pending further investigation.
The Criminal Collision Investigation Team (CCIT) is leading the investigation, and impairment by drugs is believed to be a contributing factor in this fatal collision. One man died at the scene, and the other pedestrian was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of responsible and sober driving to ensure the safety of all road users.
