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Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after collision in Abbotsford

The crash took place on South Fraser Way west of McCallum Road on Friday night
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A vehicle involved in a pedestrian collision on Friday night remains on the scene on South Fraser Way at McCallum Road as police continue their investigation.


A 66-year-old female pedestrian was airlifted to hospital on Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on South Fraser Way in Abbotsford.

The collision occurred at about 8:30 p.m. in the 33500 block of South Fraser, just west of McCallum Road.

The woman was crossing the street northbound, when she was struck by a  white Acura travelling in the eastbound lanes. The 31-year-old male driver remained on scene, and police say he showed no signs of impairment.

The pedestrian was transported to hospital by ambulance and was then airlifted to a Lower Mainland trauma centre, where she remains in serious condition.

Police traffic reconstructionists and patrol division officers were on the scene for several hours, and traffic in the area was blocked off from the Five Corners intersection west to Bourquin Crescent.

Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to police is asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 or text abbypd (222973).

 



Vikki Hopes

About the Author: Vikki Hopes

I have been a journalist for almost 40 years, and have been at the Abbotsford News since 1991.
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