BC Highway Patrols appeals for witnesses in fatal crash on Hwy. 1 in Abbotsford

ABBOTSFORD – The BC Highway Patrol is appealing for witnesses and additional information as it takes over the investigation into a fatal crash on Highway 1 in Abbotsford earlier this week that claimed the life of a female passenger.

Early Monday morning (July 20) at just before 1:45 a.m., the Abbotsford Police Department was notified about a motor vehicle crash on westbound Highway 1 near Cole Road in Abbotsford.

BC Highway Patrol spokesperson Sgt. Michael McLaughlin says a green Subaru Impreza was found on its roof. There were two occupants in the Subaru, including a male driver who suffered serious injuries, and a female passenger who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Police are investigating the possibility that alcohol impairment was a factor in this collision,” said Sgt. McLaughlin. “Witnesses to the collision did not initially stop, and it’s very important that those same witnesses get in contact with BC Highway Patrol.”