AT 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Chilliwack RCMP frontline officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Vedder Road and Petewawa Road. Emergency responders arrived on scene and provided immediate medical assistance. The child, age 3, sadly succumbed to their injuries.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) is assisting with the investigation. The intersection was shut down in all directions.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the child’s family and loved ones during this unimaginable time,” said Inspector Harinder Kheleh with Chilliwack RCMP. “This is a heartbreaking incident that affects the entire community.

No further details will be released at this time out of respect for the family, police said.

Anyone who witnessed or has information that may be related and has not yet shared it with police, is requested to contact the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611.