Vancouver Rundown Monday October 7, 2024

Oct 07, 2024

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One person is dead, four others are injured, after a Saturday afternoon rollover crash on the Coquihalla Highway, south of Merritt. It happened just before 4:00 p.m. Speed is believed to be a factor.

Other news…

Investigators are trying to figure out the cause of a deadly crash involving a pickup and a bus stop in Surrey. RCMP say the pickup hit a bus bench near 144 Street and Hyland Drive at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. One person was killed, another suffered a broken leg. It’s believed the pickup crossed into oncoming traffic just before the crash.

The Viva Mexico restaurant in downtown Langley has been destroyed by a Saturday morning fire. Several other businesses are badly damaged. No one was injured and the fire is believed to have been electrical. Fraser Highway was closed for several hours.

A sad note in the world of broadcasting - Vancouver radio icon Doc Harris has passed away. Harris - who was heard over the years on CKLG, CFMI, CKNW and C-ISL - passed away Saturday at Vancouver General Hospital following a short illness. He was 76.

Mainly sunny on Monday with clouds and possible showers in the afternoon. Showers on Tuesday. Clouds and possible showers for Wednesday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.