AbbyPD Investigating Fatal Collision on Sumas Prairie

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AbbyPD FILE  2019-31932 RELEASE   # 1
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DATE OF RELEASE:
July 26, 2019

Incident:  Abbotsford Police investigating fatal collision on Sumas Prairie

On July 26, 2019 at 3:27 pm Abbotsford Emergency Services responded to a serious collision involving a pick-up truck and SUV at Marion Rd and Wells Line Rd.

At this location, a SUV with one occupant, the driver; and a pick-up truck with three occupants collided.

The driver of the pick-up, a 22-year-old man, has succumbed to his injuries.  The pick-up truck had two other occupants- the front passenger, a female in her 20’s, has been transported to hospital by helicopter with serious injuries; the back-seat passenger, a male in his 20’s, was transported to hospital with minor injuries

The lone occupant of the SUV, a male in his 70’s, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

We offer our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased man. 

Abbotsford Police Major Crime Detectives, Collision Reconstruction Officers and Patrol officers continue to investigate this crash.

All contributing factors related to this collision are being considered at this time. Anyone who witnessed this tragic collision is asked to please contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 or text us at 222973 (abbypd).

Cst.Deanna Dixon………… …………………………………………………....   Phone (604) 864-4899
Abbotsford Police Public Information Officer ……………………………………[email protected]
2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3P5 …………………………………...Fax: (604) 859-2527