Accidents in Surrey, Abbotsford leave pedestrians with serious injuries

Two separate, serious accidents involvingpedestriansin Abbotsford and Surrey, B.C., have left the victimsin serious condition, say police.

In Surrey, a woman was knockedunconsciousand sustained severe head injuries after she was struck by aminivanon 75a Avenue at125th Street at about 6:15 p.m. PT.

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The street has been closed since police arrived on the scene.

Police say the woman is between25 to 35 years oldand livesin the area.

In Abbotsford, a 74 year-old man was hit near the intersection of SlocanDriveand TretheweyStreet at around 7 p.m. PT.

The victim was taken to hospitalin critical conditionby air ambulance, say RCMP.

Police say the driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators.