Police watchdog investigating after man killed shortly after being released from custody

B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a man who had been in police custody was struck and killed shortly after being released.

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) says the incident took place Saturday shortly after 10:30 p.m. The man was walking near 152 Street and 56 Avenue in Surrey when he was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man had been inthe custody of the Surrey RCMP shortly before the incident, the IIOsaid in a release.

B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating what role, if any, officers'actions or inaction may have played inthe death of the man.

The IIO is an independent civilian oversight agency that investigatesall officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death.