Failing to Stop for Police Results in Serious Injury Collision

News Release
Official News Release

On April 26, 2021, at approximately 1:27 a.m. Abbotsford police attempted to stop a vehicle on McCallum Road near the Highway 11 intersection.  The vehicle failed to stop for police, and within seconds collided with a cement barrier on Highway 11.

An 18-year-old female suffered critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital. 

Highway 11 at McCallum Road is currently closed and will remain closed for several hours as the investigation continues.  This can be expected to impact the morning commute.

The Lower Mainland Integrated Collision Analyst and Reconstruction Section (ICARS) is at scene, and the Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIOBC) will be sending investigators in the morning. 

Anyone who was in the area at the time of this incident and may have dashcam video or information about the collision is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.

Media enquiries should be directed to the IIOBC.

File 21-17488

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Cst. Mike Willford
Abbotsford Police Media Relations Officer
[email protected]