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Surrey RCMP is informing the public of road closures currently in effect following a fatal single vehicle collision in the Guildford area.

On June 7, 2021, at 6:52am, Surrey RCMP received the report of a single vehicle collision into a pole on 108 Avenue just west of 144 Street. Upon arrival police located a male passenger with significant injuries. Despite lifesaving efforts performed by Surrey Fire Service and Emergency Health Services the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision. Two other occupants of the vehicle were transported to local area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

The RCMP Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) has been deployed to the scene to conduct a full investigation. The cause of the collision has not been determine but police are looking into the possibility that impairment may be a factor.

Be advised that 108 Avenue is closed between 142 Street and 144 Avenue for an undetermined amount of time while the investigation is being conducted.

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