Abbotsford Teen Hit By Car Dies In Hospital: Police

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 May, 2015 10:06 AM

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police say a teenager is dead after being hit by a car in Abbotsford, B.C.

Officers say the 19-year-old was severely injured in the incident at about 9:40 p.m. Thursday.

He was taken to hospital in an ambulance but died at about 2:15 a.m. the following morning.

Constable Ian MacDonald says a longboard was found at the crash site but can't confirm whether the teen was riding it when he was hit.

He says a 20-year-old man who was driving the car stayed at the scene is co-operating.

Investigators are gathering evidence and speaking to witnesses.

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