Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Jan, 2024 12:53 PM
A man is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in Abbotsford. Police say the pedestrian accident happened this morning on North Parallel Road.
North Parallel Rd has been closed in all directions between Whatcom Rd and Kilgard Rd due to a serious motor vehicle collision. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/GUtZK7AbZL
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) January 18, 2024
The driver stayed at the scene and is co-operating with the investigation.
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