Pedestrian killed in Abbotsford crash, Highway 1 reopened after earlier closure

By Riley Phillips

Posted November 3, 2021 9:13 pm.

Last Updated November 4, 2021 1:04 am.

A stretch of Highway 1 in Abbotsford has reopened after a fatal collision Wednesday evening, according to Abbotsford police.

The department said in a tweet that the driver remained on scene, and is cooperating with police. No further information was released.

Eastbound traffic was blocked between Whatcom Road and No. 3 Road for hours on Wednesday.

 

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