Man Pulled From Submerged Car After Crash in Surrey

A serious late-night collision in Surrey left a 27-year-old man in critical condition after his vehicle was forced into a water-filled ditch and became submerged.

According to Surrey RCMP, the two-vehicle crash occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of 168th Street and Highway 10. The impact sent a white sedan off the roadway and into a ditch containing approximately six feet of water, with some areas believed to be even deeper.

Emergency crews arrived quickly and discovered a man trapped inside the submerged vehicle. The incident was first reported by CTV News, which detailed the challenging rescue conditions faced by first responders.
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CPR Given After Dramatic Water Rescue

Surrey Fire Service water rescue technicians entered the ditch to reach the vehicle and safely extricate the occupant. Battalion Chief Brian Carmichael described the rescue as difficult due to the depth of the water and limited access to the vehicle.

“One person was extricated from the vehicle, in approximately six feet of water,” Carmichael said. “That person received CPR and was transported to Royal Columbian Hospital by BC Ambulance.”

Fire crews secured the vehicle while tow trucks removed it from the ditch. Responders also searched the surrounding water to ensure no other occupants were involved. No additional patients were found.

Investigation Continues

Both drivers involved in the collision were taken to hospital. The driver of the submerged vehicle, a 27-year-old man, remained hospitalized in critical condition the following day. The driver of the second vehicle, a 21-year-old man, was treated and later released.

A man was briefly seen in handcuffs at the scene; however, police later confirmed that the driver of the second vehicle was arrested and released pending further investigation. Westbound traffic at 168th Street and Highway 10 was closed overnight as RCMP collision investigators worked to determine the cause of the crash.

Why CPR and First Aid Training Matter

Incidents involving submerged vehicles and near-drowning are extremely time-sensitive. When someone is pulled from water, immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help maintain oxygen flow to the brain and vital organs until advanced medical care arrives.

Situations like this highlight why CPR and AED training are essential life-saving skills. Bystanders, drivers, and community members trained in CPR can make a critical difference during emergencies.

To learn how to respond confidently in situations involving cardiac arrest or near-drowning, consider enrolling in CPR and AED training through Winnipeg First Aid.

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Mark Kascha

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