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Stolen car from Coquitlam, B.C. involved in Surrey hit-and-run: police

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Surrey RCMP are investigating the connection between a hit and run that sent one person to the hospital, the discovery of a burnt-out car, and a vehicle reported stolen from Coquitlam. – Jun 20, 2022

One person is in hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Surrey, B.C., early Monday.

Police said officers were called to the 8400-block of 132 Street at approximately 6:20 a.m. and found the victim on the ground. The suspect vehicle had fled.

It appears the person was standing outside their parked vehicle when they were struck, police added.

About 45 minutes later, Surrey Fire Service was called to the 8200-block of 134 Street for a vehicle that was on fire.

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Police officers were also called and confirmed the vehicle matched the one that was involved in the hit-and-run.

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Police said it appears the vehicle had been reported stolen from Coquitlam.

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Anyone who has information or was in the area and may have dash camera footage is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.

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