IIO seeks more witnesses for fatal December collision in Chilliwack

CHILLIWACK — B.C.’s police watchdog is continuing to investigate the extent of or lack of RCMP involvement in the pickup truck collision that claimed one life in December 2025.

Shortly after 10:15 p.m. on Boxing Day, a white Ford truck hit a power pole near the intersection of Yale and Banford Roads and was pronounced dead on scene.

The RCMP told Fraser Valley Today at the time that the incident did not result from a police chase, and the IIO was not notified.

However, on December 29, the IIO launched an investigation after receiving public tips.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional video footage to contact the agency.

“To date, investigators have collected evidence and interviewed witnesses,” said the IIO. “The analysis of evidence obtained to date continues, while the IIO also expects to conduct further interviews.”

Any witnesses with information on this matter are asked to contact the IIO at our Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the IIO website.