Speed, alcohol factors in fatal motorcycle crash in Abbotsford: police
Posted July 31, 2025 6:32 am.
Last Updated July 31, 2025 9:19 am.
A motorcyclist was killed early Thursday morning in a crash along Highway 11 near Townshipline Road in Abbotsford.
The Abbotsford Police Department says at around 1:34 a.m., officers responded to the crash between the motorcycle rider and a Jeep Compass.
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“Despite the efforts of first responders, the motorcyclist succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The driver of the Jeep sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received medical treatment,” Walker added.
Police believe alcohol and speed are contributing factors in the fatal crash.
Northbound Highway 11 remained closed between Clayburn Road and Harris Road, as police investigated the collision. The highway reopened to traffic around 9:15 a.m.
Anyone who saw the crash or who may have dashcam footage of the area early Thursday is being urged to contact the AbbyPD at 604-859-5225.
With files from Sonia Aslam.
