Elderly pedestrian has ‘life-threatening injuries’ after being hit by car: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP say an elderly pedestrian is in hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Newton Monday evening (Aug. 8) on 76 Avenue, near 151A Street. (Photo: Shane MacKichan)
Police say the driver remained on scene, is cooperating with Surrey RCMP

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