It was a deadly weekend on B.C.’s roads with multiple fatal crashes reported.
Three people, including a child, died in a crash early Sunday morning just south of Whistler on the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
Police said the vehicle drove off the highway and hit a tree.
Another single-vehicle crash happened Saturday night in Chilliwack involving a pick-up truck.
In addition, one passenger died in a two-vehicle crash in Surrey Saturday with an involved driver fleeing on foot.
Surrey RCMP said a white Ford Mustang was travelling south on 128 Street when it collided with a black Toyota Corolla in the intersection at 82 Avenue.
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The collision caused extensive damage to both vehicles.
“The male driver of the Mustang was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries,” Staff Sgt. Tyner Gillies said.
“The adult male passenger of the Corolla was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition, and has since succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased at hospital.”
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Police said the driver of the Corolla fled on foot after the crash.
“As we enter the holiday season a reminder to plan a safe ride home – slow down and not be distracted while driving – taking those three steps will reduce your chance of being involved in a fatal crash,” Cpl. Dave Noon with the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service told Global News.
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-with files from Darrian Matassa-Fung
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