Screenshot: Fraser Valleybuzz / An 18-wheeler took out a light standard near the Annis Road off-ramp Thursday morning.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Motor vehicle incident

18-wheeler crashes on Highway 1 in Chilliwack, knocks out light standard (VIDEO)

Mar 5, 2026 | 7:52 AM

CHILLIWACK – Chilliwack first responders were called to Highway 1 in Chilliwack Thursday morning after an 18-wheeler wound up in the ditch near the westbound Annis Road off-ramp (exit 129) and struck a light standard.

According to the Pulse Point emergency app, B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics were notified about a motor vehicle incident near the Annis Road off-ramp at 7:17 a.m.

At least three Chilliwack Fire engines were paged per scanner traffic.

Firefighters radioed dispatch to say the driver of the big rig was checked out and there were no issues requiring medical transport.

Firefighters asked dispatch at approximately 7:45 a.m. to notify Emil Anderson Maintenance, the highway contractor, that a light pole had been knocked over and wires were now exposed.

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Chilliwack Fire unit Tender 2 was clear from the scene at 7:45 a.m. Other fire engines were cleared from the scene just minutes prior.

An image from DriveBC shows a single big rig off the road near the Annis Road off-ramp with a fire engine and ambulance attending nearby.