Surrey — British Columbia's police watchdog is appealing for witnesses and video after a police stop early Monday morning ended in a crash that left a pedestrian with life‑threatening injuries and the pickup‑truck driver seriously hurt.
What happened
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) says officers attempted to stop a pickup truck at about 3 a.m. near King George Boulevard and 96 Avenue. The driver did not stop and the vehicle collided with a Surrey police vehicle before running into a concrete SkyTrain barrier.
Both the pickup driver and a pedestrian were transported to hospital. According to the IIO, the pedestrian is suffering from life‑threatening injuries. The pickup driver was assessed with serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries. Surrey Police Service notified the IIO shortly after the collision.
Watchdog investigation and public appeal
The IIO, the civilian agency that investigates incidents involving police where someone is injured, said its investigators have attended the scene and are now looking for any witnesses who may have seen the events leading up to the crash.
Investigators are also seeking any cell phone, dash‑cam or CCTV video that may show the interaction between the pickup and the police vehicle, and the moments shortly before the final collision with the SkyTrain barrier.
Anyone who may have information is asked to contact the IIO. The agency will review evidence to determine whether police actions are connected to the injuries and whether further action is required.
Community impact and transit infrastructure
The crash at an elevated SkyTrain barrier underscores the potential risks to pedestrians and commuters when motor‑vehicle incidents occur near transit infrastructure. While the IIO investigation will focus on the conduct of police and the sequence of events, the collision also raises questions about intersection safety and the vulnerability of people in public spaces during overnight hours.
- Time of incident: about 3 a.m. Monday
- Location: King George Blvd. and 96 Ave., Surrey
- Injuries: pedestrian — life‑threatening; pickup driver — serious, non‑life‑threatening
- Investigating body: Independent Investigations Office of B.C.
What the IIO does
The IIO is an independent civilian agency that probes incidents involving police that result in death or serious harm. Its mandate is to determine whether a police officer may have committed an offence in relation to the incident. If the IIO finds grounds, it can refer charges to Crown counsel; if not, it will close the investigation.
In cases like the Surrey collision, the IIO gathers witness statements, examines video evidence and coordinates on‑scene work with police and other first responders while maintaining an independent chain of inquiry.
Why witnesses and footage matter
Video and eyewitness accounts can provide crucial context about the sequence of events — for example, whether lights and sirens were activated, the movement of the vehicles involved and the behaviour of pedestrians near the crash site. That evidence helps the IIO assess whether police procedures were followed and whether any actions may have contributed to the injuries.
| Item | Known detail |
|---|---|
| Time | About 3 a.m. |
| Intersection | King George Blvd. & 96 Ave. |
| Vehicles | Pickup truck and Surrey police vehicle |
| Collision point | Concrete SkyTrain barrier |
| Injuries | Pedestrian: life‑threatening; Driver: serious, non‑life‑threatening |
Anyone with information, including dash‑cam or other video recorded near the intersection around the time of the crash, is asked to contact the IIO. The agency will use that material to piece together a timeline and to determine next steps.
The IIO investigation is active. Surrey residents with relevant information are urged to come forward to assist the independent review of a crash that has left a community seeking answers.
