Image: Hailey VanBasten, used with permission / Abbotsford Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker says a female has died after being hit by a train Wednesday evening near Lefeuvre Road and River Road, northwest of Abbotsford.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Female struck by train

Female dies after being hit by train Wednesday night: Abbotsford PD

Nov 21, 2024 | 8:48 AM

ABBOTSFORD — Abbotsford Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker says a female has died after being hit by a train Wednesday evening near Lefeuvre Road and River Road, northwest of Abbotsford.

Sgt. Walker says AbbyPD received a call at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday for the report of a train collision.

“I can confirm we’re currently on scene of a pedestrian versus train collision,” Sgt. Walker said. “Sadly, the pedestrian did not survive.”

The rail crossing at Lefeuvre and River was blocked to vehicle traffic while the police investigation occurred. The stopped train had been blocking the road, Sgt. Walker said.

Since next of kin notification had not yet occurred as of 8 p.m. Wednesday night, police were limited in what they could release to the media, and rightfully so.

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Image: Google Maps / A rail crossing on Lefeuvre Road near River Road northwest of Abbotsford. A female pedestrian was struck near this rail crossing Wednesday night and died.

A Chilliwack resident, Hailey VanBasten, sent Fraser Valley Today a picture and video of the aftermath of the incident where the train was stopped, accompanied by a BC Ambulance Service unit.

“Police, fire, BCHES and CN Police are currently on scene,” VanBasten told Fraser Valley Today via Facebook Messenger. “Unsure if it’s a fatality or if the person has survived. Police stated that the crossings will be closed for a a few hours yet.”