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Drunk driver Anureet Dosanjh charged after a serious crash in Abbotsford

Darpan News Desk Abbotsford Police, 26 May, 2022 09:36 AM
  • Drunk driver Anureet Dosanjh charged after a serious crash in Abbotsford


On May 24, 2021, at 8:13 pm, Abbotsford Emergency Services was called to Whatcom Road and North Parallel Rd to report a serious crash involving a Volkswagen Jetta and Honda Civic.

The Honda Civic was traveling westbound on North Parallel at a high rate of speed, travelled into the on-coming lane and collided head on with the Volkswagen Jetta.  

The Honda, occupied by driver and passenger; and the Volkswagen, occupied by the driver, passenger, and two small children, sustained injuries and were taken to hospital by BC Ambulance Service.

To date, the front passenger of Volkswagen is recovering from severe, life-altering injuries.  The front passenger of the Honda Civic remains in hospital, on a ventilator, with serious injuries.

It's been a year since this incident took place and progress has been made in this case. 

23 year old Anureet Dosanjh of Surrey has now been charged with six counts of Impaired Operation Causing Bodily Harm and three counts of Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm. 

“From the onset, the General Investigation Section was grateful for the assistance from the public, which included witnesses and businesses in the area, allowing this investigation to advance.  The investigative team remains dedicated to holding those responsible accountable,” said Sergeant Chris Brown-John 

No further information will be released as this matter is now before the courts.

 




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