AbbyPD seeks more witnesses in fatal crash with hydro pole early July

ABBOTSFORD — Police in Abbotsford are seeking more information about a car crash that claimed one life early this month.

At around 7 p.m. on July 7, first responders arrived on scene to find a single vehicle that had struck a hydro pole on Townshipline Road near Gladwin Road.

The driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but the passenger was pronounced dead on scene.

AbbyPD’s Major Crime Unit is working with ICARS to determine the factors leading 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,” said AbbyPD.

“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.”

Anyone with information, as well as CCTV or dash-cam footage from the area that may be helpful in the investigation, is asked to contact the Abbotsford police at 604-859-5225.