Surrey RCMP have a driver in custody after a collision that occurred in Surrey Wednesday evening.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of 72nd Avenue and 152 Street.
The subsequent investigation has revealed that a green GMC van was travelling eastbound on 72nd Avenue in the 14000-block when it struck several vehicles.
The van continued eastbound on 72nd Avenue and collided with a sedan that was travelling northbound in the intersection of 152 Street and 72 Avenue. The 61-year-old female driver of the sedan, identified by family members as Coquitlam resident Janet Dudgeon, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her 84-year-old mother Barbara, who was a passenger in the car and lives in Port Coquitlam, is in serious condition.
The family told Global News the victim was a new grandmother, returning from a visit with her 10-month-old grandchild, and added Dudgeon was a safe and overcautious driver.
Dudgeon’s brother, Wayne, told Global News the family is devastated over the loss of Janet, who was one of five children.
Wayne says the family is concerned about their mother, Barbara, who has injuries to her ribs, spine, pelvis, internal bleeding and bruising on the brain. He said she loves her greenhouse and birds and is worried that if she recovers and is not able to do what she loves, that it will “do her in”.
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Police are continuing to gather information about the lead up to the deadly accident.
“We have heard from some people that this vehicle may have been involved in accidents just prior to the fatal collision, which may have involved cars, stationary objects and property,” said Cpl. Scotty Schumann with Surrey RCMP.
“Our investigators will be retracing this route today to try to put a timeline together and possibly tie this vehicle into those accidents if it was involved.”
The suspect driver, who is a 68-year-old Surrey resident, has now been arrested. He was hurt in the crash and taken to hospital. His passenger, a 75-year-old man, was also sent to hospital with minor injuries.
Alcohol is being considered as a possible factor in the crash. Investigators are also looking into the suspect’s driving history prior to the crash.
No charges have been laid yet.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has further information is asked to call the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or http://www.solvecrime.ca, quoting file number 2017-37825.
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