Abbotsford, B.C. – A tragic incident occurred in Abbotsford, B.C. on Monday evening, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The Abbotsford Police Department is currently investigating the incident.
According to authorities, the incident took place at around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, near the intersection of Clearbrook Road and South Fraser Way. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released, was struck by a vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the police investigation. It is unclear at this time if any charges will be laid.
The Abbotsford Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Team and the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service are working together to determine the cause of the incident. The area was closed off for several hours as investigators gathered evidence and spoke to witnesses.
The Abbotsford Police Department is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information to come forward and contact them at 604-859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder for both drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution and follow traffic laws to ensure the safety of all individuals on the road. The Abbotsford Police Department will continue to provide updates as the investigation progresses.
