Motor vehicle collision into river – 152 Street and 36 Avenue

Surrey

2023-05-07 14:28 PDT

File # 2023-71416

Surrey RCMP is currently on scene investigating a collision where a vehicle left the roadway and crashed into the Nicomekl River. 

On May 7, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle collision in the 3600-block of 152 street. A vehicle, described as a black SUV, was south bound on 152 street, when the male driver appeared to suffer a medical event. The vehicle struck another south bound vehicle, and left the roadway, driving into the river.

An on-duty RCMP member, along with a bystander and the female passenger of the submerged An on-duty RCMP member, an off duty firefighter and a lifeguard all swam out to the vehicle to render assistance. Through team work they extracted the male from the vehicle and began providing emergency first aid.

At the time of writing the male driver was conscious and breathing, and en-route to a local area hospital, with Emergency Health Services, for further medical treatment.

152 street will be closed between 36 avenue and 40 avenue for some time as the investigation progresses. Motorists are asked to avoid the area for the next several hours.

Anyone with more information, including dash cam footage around the area of 152 street and 36th avenue at approximately 1330 hours, is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 2023-71416.

Released by:
S/Sgt Tyner Gilles
Surrey RCMP Watch Commander
Office: 604-599-0502

Released by:

Email: surrey_media_relations@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: surrey.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Follow Us: