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Teenage girl in Haney Bypass crash passes away

Police said young girl from Pitt Meadow sustained "possibly life-threatening injuries."
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A Black SUV and red car collided along the Haney Bypass on the weekend.

A teenage girl involved in a crash on the Haney Bypass on Sunday has passed away.

She was the passenger in westbound Volkswagen car that collided with an eastbound Toyota SUV at Callaghan Avenue, around 12:45 Sunday.

The car subsequently struck a utility pole.

Four people were in the two vehicles and all attended hospital. The teenage girl, from Pitt Meadows, passed away in hospital Monday.

“This is a very tragic event," Insp. Dan Splinter said.  "Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family.”

RCMP continue to investigate the crash and are looking for witnesses.

"What I can tell you is speed and alcohol are not factors, and investigators have contacted the families of all parties involved," added Cpl. Steve Martin.

• Anyone with any information regarding this crash is asked to call Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251.