Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Jan, 2024 12:53 PM
A man is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in Abbotsford. Police say the pedestrian accident happened this morning on North Parallel Road.
North Parallel Rd has been closed in all directions between Whatcom Rd and Kilgard Rd due to a serious motor vehicle collision. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/GUtZK7AbZL
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) January 18, 2024
The driver stayed at the scene and is co-operating with the investigation.
Police say the recent heavy snowfall likely contributed to the crash.
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The city's police say a woman was crossing near Main and Georgia streets when she was struck just before 12:30 p-m. They say the driver is co-operating with the investigation.
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When officers arrived on scene they found ten vehicles had been sprayed with orange and blue paint. Officers collected evidence and began canvassing the area for CCTV footage.
