Surrey RCMP says impairment by drugs is believed to be a contributing factor in a fatal collision that over the weekend.

On Saturday (Oct. 5),  at approximately 4:30 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a fatal motor vehicle collision near 144 Street and Hyland Road. A Ford F350 was travelling northbound on 144 Street when it crossed into oncoming traffic.

The vehicle then collided with a bus stop bench, injuring two pedestrians and causing damage to the surrounding property, an RCMP release said.

A 33-year-old male pedestrian was declared dead at the scene; a second male pedestrian was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

The driver, a 44-year-old man, was arrested on scene for dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death and impaired operation of a conveyance causing death.

鈥淭he driver was treated at the hospital for minor injuries and was released from police custody pending further investigation,鈥� said Surrey RCMP media relations officer Sgt. Tammy Lobb.

鈥淭he Criminal Collision Investigation Team (CCIT) took conduct of this investigation, and impairment by drugs is believed to be a contributing factor in this fatal collision," she added.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has further information is asked to call the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or , and quote file number 2024-148935.