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Man dead after hit-and-run in Surrey’s Strawberry Hill neighbourhood

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An 81-year-old man has died due to a hit-and-run collision in Surrey.

The collision took place in the Strawberry Hill neighbourhood just before 7 p.m., Wednesday at 120A Street and 75 Ave.

Surrey RCMP Mounties are investigating the fatal collision and confirmed the death Thursday morning.

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One dead after pedestrian-vehicle collision in Surrey

Investigators believe the man was crossing the road when he was struck by a vehicle, which did not remain at the scene.

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Surrey RCMP is asking for anyone in the area of 120A Street and 75 Avenue between 6:30 and 7 p.m. to contact them.

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Investigators are also looking for any dash cam footage or CCTV footage from the area as well. Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.

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A heavy police presence was at the scene Wednesday night, with a tarp over a body on the sidewalk.

BC Emergency Health Services said two ambulances attended the accident, but no patients were taken to hospital.

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