A bear was killed after it was struck by two vehicles while attempting to cross Highway 1 in Chilliwack Tuesday morning. (Image Credit: DriveBC.)
Fatal encounter

Bear struck, killed while attempting to cross Highway 1 in Chilliwack Tuesday morning

Nov 3, 2026 | 3:25 PM

CHILLIWACK – A spokesperson for the BC Highway Patrol says a bear was killed Tuesday morning after it was struck by two vehicles on Hwy. 1 in Chilliwack.

BC Highway Patrol spokesperson Sgt. Michael McLaughlin says BCHP officers responded at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday morning (Nov. 3) for a reported collision on eastbound Hwy. 1 near Annis Road (Exit 129).

He says two vehicles struck and killed a bear as it was attempting to cross the highway.

Both vehicles were significantly damaged but there were no apparent injuries to occupants of either vehicle.