ON Monday at 8:43 p.m., Abbotsford Emergency Services responded to a serious collision within the westbound lanes of Highway 1 west of the Sumas exit.

Emergency service workers located a pedestrian struck by a commercial vehicle. The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital; however, he succumbed to his injuries.

The vehicle driver was uninjured, remained on scene and is cooperating with police. Impaired driving is not a factor.

Abbotsford Police patrol officers, with the assistance of the Integrated Collision Analysis Reconstruction Service (ICARS), remain on scene and are in the early stages of this investigation. Highway 1 westbound at the Sumas exit is currently closed. Police will provide an update on their social media once the highway reopens.

Investigators seek witnesses and dashcam footage from those who may have been travelling along Highway 1 just before the collision. If you can assist, you are requested to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225