NEWS RELEASE
August 29, 2019
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AbbyPD continue to seek witnesses to fatal pedestrian collision
Abbotsford Police Major Crime detectives continue to seek witnesses to the fatal collision involving a dark SUV and elderly South Asian man on August 20, 2019 at approximately 8:30 pm.
Specifically, police are seeking to speak to the driver of the van pictured below. This light-colored van, possibly white, with business signage on the rear and a dark mark on the passenger side door, was travelling Eastbound on Marshall Road, heading towards Emerson Street. It is likely this van crossed paths with the vehicle involved in this collision.
Investigators would also like to speak to a South Asian female who was walking Westbound on the North side of Marshall Rd at the time of the collision. This woman was wearing a light coloured South Asian suit with short sleeves.
Abbotsford Police Detectives are asking witnesses to please come forward to help provide further evidence in this investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225, text the department at 22973 (abbypd) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Second Release- August 21, 2019
Registered Owner of Hit and Run vehicle speaking to investigators
The registered owner of the vehicle involved in last night’s hit and run has come in to meet with Abbotsford Police Major Crime Detectives. This investigation is on-going and updates will be provided when available.
The Abbotsford Police Detectives continue to encourage witnesses, and those with possible CCTV footage and dashcam footage to come forward to help provide further evidence in this investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-
5225, text the department at 22973 (abbypd) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Initial Release- August 21, 2019
AbbyPD seeking vehicle involved in fatal hit and run
Last night at 8:30 pm, Abbotsford Emergency Services responded to a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in the 32600 block of Marshall Road. A newer model SUV-type vehicle struck a 77-year-old South Asian male who was walking on the roadway.
The pedestrian was transported to hospital by BC Ambulance Service. Sadly, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries in hospital this morning. We offer our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased man.
Abbotsford Police Department Detectives would like to speak to the witnesses who stopped to render assistance and act as interpreters at the scene.
The Abbotsford Police Department are asking for the driver of the vehicle to do the right thing and come forward to speak with investigators.
Police are seeking witnesses, CCTV footage and dashcam footage to help identify the driver and vehicle involved in this hit-and-run.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-
5225, text the department at 22973 (abbypd) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Sgt Judy Bird Phone (604) 864-4899
Abbotsford Police Media Relations Officer [email protected]
2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3P5 Fax: (604) 859-2527