Nine-year-old child dies after collision involving large vehicle in Surrey’s Newton area

A nine-year-old child has died following a collision near a Surrey elementary school on Friday afternoon. Surrey Police Service confirmed the death on Sunday, noting the child had been receiving emergency treatment at a local hospital since the incident.

Police say the child was struck by a large cube van–style vehicle at about 2:35 p.m. in the Newton neighbourhood, an area that has seen ongoing concerns from parents and school staff about traffic safety around school zones. Investigators note the driver involved has been cooperating with officers.

According to Surrey Police Service, early findings indicate that impairment was not a factor in the collision, though the investigation remains active. The incident has prompted renewed attention to pedestrian safety in school zones across Surrey, a topic that has been central to past discussions at the municipal level.

Authorities are asking anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact the Surrey Police Service as they continue their review of what led to the fatal crash.