Homicide team investigates 'suspicious' death after Surrey car accident

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is looking into a suspicious death followinga car accident in Surrey Friday evening.

The accident happened around 9:15 p.m. in the 7900 block of 123A street in Newton, a residential area.

When Surrey RCMParrived on scene, theyfound a man suffering from injuries they say were"inconsistent" with a car crash. He was the lone occupant of the vehicle.

The man was taken to hospital, but dieda short time later. IHITwas called in to take over the probe.

"We are in the evidence gathering stage at this time and expect to have the area closed off to public access for several hours,"saidSgt.StephanieAshtonofIHIT, in a statement.

Anyone with information is asked tocontact the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT(4448).