National

Man Killed In Crash Between Pickup Trucks In Abbotsford

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 23 Jan, 2017 12:25 PM

On Monday, January 23, 2017, at 9:15 am, the Abbotsford Police Department was called to a reported two-vehicle collision in the intersection of Campbell and Marion Roads. At this location, two trucks, each with a lone male occupant, collided.

The driver of a black 2016 Ford F-350 was seriously injured and a medical helicopter had been dispatched.

#abbypd on scene at Marion and Campbell Roads investigating fatal crash. Traffic diversions for the next few hours. https://t.co/ivQaglrEct
— Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) January 23, 2017

Unfortunately, prior to transport via air ambulance, the Ford F-350 driver was pronounced dead at scene. The driver of a black 2000 GMC Sierra was not seriously injured and was cooperative with police.

We offer our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased man. APD Patrol Division officers and Collision Reconstructionists will continue investigating this crash. There will be traffic diversions in the area for the next several hours.

Anyone who witnessed this tragic collision should contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 or text us at 222973 (abbypd).

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Helicopter To Prevent Snow, Ice Bombs Falling On Vehicles From Alex Fraser Bridge Cables

A heavy-lift helicopter has been called in to help keep traffic flowing smoothly on a Vancouver-area bridge where vehicles have been damaged by so-called ice bombs.

Helicopter To Prevent Snow, Ice Bombs Falling On Vehicles From Alex Fraser Bridge Cables

PIC: Surrey Residents Generously 'Pack The Police Car'

More than 4,500 pounds of food and over $8,000 in cash were collected in support of local food banks and Christmas hamper programs during the Surrey RCMP’s eleven Pack the Police Car events held across the city between December 1st and 13th.

PIC: Surrey Residents Generously 'Pack The Police Car'

Tiger The Cat Reunited With Owner After Jumping A Freight Train In Saskatchewan

EDMONTON — A runaway cat from Saskatchewan that jumped a westbound CN freight train to Alberta has been reunited with its owner.

Tiger The Cat Reunited With Owner After Jumping A Freight Train In Saskatchewan

Patty Hajdu, Status Of Women Minister, Spent $1.1-Million On Office Renovation

Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu approved a $1.1-million price tag to build a new suite of offices for herself and her staff earlier this year, even though she was told the cost might raise some eyebrows.

Patty Hajdu, Status Of Women Minister, Spent $1.1-Million On Office Renovation

Man Charged In 2014 Death Of Indigenous Woman In Edmonton's West End

Edmonton police have charged a man with killing a woman whose body was found in a storage shed two years ago.

Man Charged In 2014 Death Of Indigenous Woman In Edmonton's West End

Drug Overdose Deaths Increased Significantly In Past 5 Years

CONCORD, N.H. — Drug overdose deaths have increased by 33 per cent in the past five years across the country, with some states seeing jumps of nearly 200 per cent.