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Abbotsford, BC – May 15th, 2026 – Over the past year, detectives from AbbyPD’s Major Crime Unit, supported by multiple specialized teams, have worked tirelessly to progress this investigation through to the charge approval stage.
On May 8th, 2026, 29-year-old Prabhjit Brar was formally charged with Impaired Operation Causing Death, Driving over 80 Causing Death, and Dangerous Operation Causing Death.
Incidents of this nature carry deep and lasting impacts, extending far beyond those directly involved. Families, friends, and loved ones often experience significant and enduring grief, with effects that can ripple throughout the broader community. These tragedies serve as a stark reminder of the serious consequences associated with impaired and dangerous driving, and reinforce the importance of prevention, accountability, and continued public safety efforts.
As this matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released at this time.
Previous Release on February 9th, 2025:
This morning, February 9, 2025, at 7:54 a.m., Abbotsford Police Department frontline officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 30000 block of Harris Road.
Upon arrival, emergency service workers found a white Dodge pickup truck with significant front-end damage. The truck had struck a pedestrian and sheared off a power pole. Despite immediate efforts by civilians and first responders, the pedestrian sadly succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and was arrested for impaired driving by members of the Traffic Enforcement Unit.
This investigation is in its early stages and is being supported by members of the AbbyPD Major Crime Unit along with the Integrated Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Service (ICARS).
Harris Road, between Mt Lehman Road and Ross Road, remains closed as officers gather evidence at the scene. Anyone who witnessed this incident or who may have dash camera footage is asked to contact AbbyPD at 604-859-5225.
Abbotsford Police File 2025-5632
Sergeant Paul Walker
Media Relations Officer
Abbotsford Police Department