Fraser Highway was closed between 232 and 240 Streets as police investigate a fatal hit-and-run early Saturday morning.
On May 16, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Langley RCMP responded to a person in distress on Fraser Highway, between 232 Street and 240 Street.
Officers arrived in the area and located a pedestrian who had suffered injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle, said Sgt. Zynal Sharoom, of the Langley RCMP.
He explained that both the driver and the vehicle involved did not remain at the scene.
“First responders immediately began life-saving efforts. Tragically, the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries at the scene,” Sharoom said.
The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) was deployed to the area to assist Langley RCMP with this investigation.
Road closures were in effect in the immediate area through most of the morning, as investigators continued their work. But the road was since re-opened.
Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed this collision or has dashcam is asked to contact Langley RCMP at 604‑532‑3200 and quote file #2026‑14967.