“84-Year-Old Male Succumbs to Injuries in Abbotsford Crash: Police”

One person has tragically lost their life following a devastating two-vehicle collision in Abbotsford.

According to the Abbotsford police, the collision occurred on the 31000-block of Old Yale Road around 12:50 p.m. on Saturday.

Constable Art Stele stated, “Upon arrival at the scene, emergency responders immediately rendered medical assistance to an 84-year-old male driver who had sustained serious and life-threatening injuries. Tragically, the driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene.”

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Police have detained the driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision, providing authorities with an opportunity to investigate the incident thoroughly.

Due to the ongoing investigation, road closures in the immediate area are expected to remain in place for an extended period of time.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or captured video footage of the incident to come forward. The Abbotsford Police Department can be contacted at 604-859-5225.