Update: E-bike rider hospitalized after South Surrey collision

A cyclist was taken to hospital after a collision involving a vehicle and an electric bicycle in South Surrey on Aug. 23.

The collision happened shortly before 2 p.m. on 24 Avenue between 153 and 154 streets, according to a freelance reporter who attended the scene. The road was closed, and reporters observed police tape, evidence markers and a bicycle resting on the vehicle.

The cyclist was reported to have gone over the vehicle’s hood and into its windshield. BCEHS transported the cyclist to hospital with apparent serious injuries, according to the freelance report.

Surrey Police Service Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton confirmed that a cyclist and vehicle were involved. She said the cyclist’s injuries were unknown but the person was conscious and receiving treatment at the last update. The driver stayed at the scene and the SPS Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.