Delta Police are seeking witnesses following a Friday morning accident that killed an elderly South Delta man.
Police were called to the accident scene in Tsawwassen just after 7 a.m. The collision occurred at 16th Ave. and 56th Street.
“An older male was crossing 56th Street from east to west at 16th Avenue in the crosswalk when he was struck by an SUV making a left turn from 16th Avenue to 56th Street northbound,” said Sharlene Brooks, Public Affairs Coordinator with Delta Police. “Sadly, the elderly male pedestrian has succumbed to the injuries he sustained as a result of the collision.”
Brooks said police would not be releasing the man’s name out or respect for the privacy of his family who are working through this difficult time.
Brooks said the driver of the SUV remained on scene and was cooperative with police. One lane of traffic was closed off for most of the morning to allow for the police investigation.
Brooks said it is too soon to determine what if any charges will be considered.
Delta Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the collision to call 604-946-4411 and speak with Const. Derek Gallamore. Please quote file No. 16-23253.
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One man is in hospital with serious injuries after he was struck while crossing 56th Street Friday morning.
Delta Police responded to the accident at 16th Ave. and 56th St. in South Delta just after 7:10 a.m.
“Initial indications are that a pedestrian was crossing 56th Street in the crosswalk at 16th Avenue (heading east to west) when he was struck by an SUV that was making a left hand turn from 16th Ave. to travel northbound onto 56th Street,” said Sharlene Brooks, Public Affairs Coordinator with Delta Police. “The pedestrian, an older male, sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital. The driver of the SUV has remained on scene and is cooperative with police.”
Delta Police have one lane open in both directions on 56th Street and this will remain the case until traffic members have completed their scene investigation.
“It too soon to determine what if any charges will be considered. This very unfortunate situation reminds us to be alert to pedestrians,” added Brooks.
