IHIT confirms 2 found dead in Abbotsford car fire
Posted January 8, 2025 11:23 am.
Last Updated January 8, 2025 1:30 pm.
After the Lower Mainland’s homicide team was called in to help investigate when human remains were found in a burnt-out car in Abbotsford last week, police confirmed on Wednesday that two people were found dead.
The incident happened on Jan. 3, when Abbotsford Police Department officers were called out to Sumas Mountain Regional Park shortly before 3 p.m, where they found a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander that had been set on fire.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE!After fire crews extinguished the blaze, officers found human remains inside the vehicle. “The Abbotsford Police Major Crime Unit is in the preliminary stages of the investigation working with the BC Coroners’ Service to identify the remains in the vehicle,” the AbbyPD said at the time.
According to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, the remains of two people have been located inside the burnt vehicle.
“Although the circumstances surrounding the deaths are still being examined, we do not believe this was a random incident, and therefore, there is no ongoing risk to the public,” said Sgt. Freda Fong on Wednesday.
“We would like to thank several patrons at the park who rendered assistance and came forward to speak with the police. The details of this case may be disturbing to some and those who are feeling affected are encouraged to seek support. IHIT Victim Services is available to anyone in need of assistance,” Fong added.
Anyone who has information about the case is being urged to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
With files from Emma Crawford.
