Abbotsford man arrested for stabbing driver of vehicle that struck his dog running through traffic

ABBOTSFORD – A 36-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed the driver of a vehicle that struck his dog who had been running into moving traffic this past weekend in Abbotsford.

AbbyPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker says officers responded to a reported disturbance in the 33900 block of Gladys Avenue Saturday afternoon, July 4, at 3:46 p.m. When officers arrived, they determined that one person had been stabbed.

Police learned that the incident began after a dog belonging to 36-year-old Tyler Craig ran into moving traffic and was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle immediately stopped to render assistance and provide support after the collision, Sgt. Walker said.

While the driver was assisting, a crowd gathered in the area. Police say the suspect subsequently approached the driver and stabbed him. Craig and the driver were not known to each other prior to the incident.