Two dead after SUV and semi crash in Langley

Two people died after an SUV collided with a semi truck on 16th Avenue in Langley late Tuesday night, police say.

Langley RCMP said the crash happened at 10:49 p.m. Aug. 4 near 256th and 264th streets. One person was declared dead at the scene and another later died in hospital. Both were travelling in the SUV.

B.C. Emergency Health Services said paramedics took three patients to hospital: two in critical condition, including one by air ambulance, and one in stable condition. The Lower Mainland Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service is assisting the investigation.

The road was closed overnight while investigators examined the scene, but all affected roads have reopened. Anyone with information, dashcam footage or who witnessed the collision is asked to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 and quote file 2026-24651.