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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).

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