National

Pedestrian struck and killed in early morning crash in Abbotsford on Hwy 1

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 02 Dec, 2020 06:32 PM

Abbotsford Police say a pedestrian has been pronounced dead after sustaining fatal injuries in a collision on Hwy 1. The accident took place just before 3am on Hwy 1 Westbound between the Clearbrook and McCallum Rd exits. The driver called 911 and is cooperating with police.

2:52 am - Abbotsford emergency services responded to collision on highway 1 involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries & pronounced dead, The driver called 911 & cooperative. Investigators seeking dashcam & witnesses.
Have info? Call 604-859-5225 pic.twitter.com/DTGJUxpO9M
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) December 2, 2020

Speed and alcohol are not considered factors in the crash. The highway was shut down due to the crash but was re-opened at 7:45am. Investigators are looking for dashcam footage & witnesses.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

B.C. recorded 162 fatal overdoses in October

Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says 162 people died last month, more than double the 75 illicit drug deaths recorded in October last year.

B.C. recorded 162 fatal overdoses in October

Cotler appointed Canada's Holocaust envoy

Cotler will lead Canada's delegation to the the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance and will also work domestically to promote Holocaust education, remembrance and research.

Cotler appointed Canada's Holocaust envoy

Bloc leader slams Trudeau over COVID-19 vaccines

Trudeau sought to reassure Canadians yesterday even as he acknowledged that some other countries are likely to start inoculating their citizens first, citing Canada's low capacity to churn out vaccines.

Bloc leader slams Trudeau over COVID-19 vaccines

Feds to take step on child care next week: sources

There are also expectations that the Liberals will add emergency money through "safe restart" deals with provinces to help child-care centres that are struggling financially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feds to take step on child care next week: sources

Surrey Gurdwara notifies the public of possible COVID19 outbreak via social media

In their post the religious organization Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar in Surrey says an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 was in attendance every day between November 18 and November 20 from approximately 4 am to 9 am.

Surrey Gurdwara notifies the public of possible COVID19 outbreak via social media

Liberals to table single-game sports betting bill

The legislation on the House of Commons notice paper would amend Criminal Code provisions around gambling on single games of football, hockey and other sports, an activity that is currently illegal.