Woman killed by falling tree during Saturday’s windstorm: Surrey police

The side of a Surrey Police Service cruiser. (Surrey Police Service Image)

By Emma Crawford

Posted December 15, 2024 11:28 am.

Last Updated December 15, 2024 12:03 pm.

The Surrey Police Service has confirmed that a woman died during Saturday’s storm after being hit by a falling tree.

Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton tells 1130 NewsRadio that BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) confirmed Saturday that it happened in the area of 29th Avenue and 175th Street.

1130 NewsRadio has reached out to EHS and the Coroners’ Service for more information.

More to come.

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