THE Abbotsford Police Department says it continues to investigate a single-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 7 p.m. on July 7 on Townshipline Road near Gladwin Road, resulting in the death of one person.
Emergency crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a hydro pole. Two occupants were extricated from the vehicle by first responders. Despite extensive life-saving efforts by first responders, the passenger succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The driver was transported to hospital.
The investigation has now been assumed by Abbotsford Police’s Major Crime Unit (MCU), which is working in partnership with the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) to determine the factors that contributed to the collision.
As the investigation progresses, detectives have learned that several individuals may have been in the area at the time of the crash or shortly afterward. Investigators believe these witnesses may have information that could assist in advancing the investigation.
The family of the deceased passenger is devastated by their loss and is encouraging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or its immediate aftermath to come forward. Investigators are also seeking CCTV or dash camera footage from the area that may help establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604- 859-5225.
