Surrey police officers say a driver who hit a pedestrian Monday night is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol.

The pedestrian was hit by an Audi Q3 SUV around 9:30 p.m. near 188 Street and 60 Avenue, according to police.

The male victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

“The driver was arrested for dangerous operation causing bodily harm and was given a 24-hour driving ban,” Surrey RCMP wrote in a news release Tuesday. “The driver was subsequently released without charge pending further investigation and his vehicle was impounded.”

Police asked anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dash cam video to call the detachment at 604-599-0502 and reference file number 2024-160816.