Multiple Abbotsford PD vehicles are on scene at a serious crash Friday afternoon. (Image Credit: AbbyPD.)
By Mike Vanden Bosch
Pedestrian struck

Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck Friday in Abbotsford; driver arrested

May 1, 2026 | 4:48 PM

ABBOTSFORD – A pedestrian has been transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in Abbotsford, and police have confirmed alcohol is a factor in the collision.

According to a statement from AbbyPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker, police are on scene of a serious collision involving a pedestrian at Emerson Street and Simon Avenue in Abbotsford.

The driver of the vehicle involved has been arrested. Alcohol is a factor in the crash, police said.

The pedestrian has been transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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Personnel from the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service have been dispatched to assist with the investigation.

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Police estimate the intersection will be closed for several hours.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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