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Kevin MILLS Abbotsford News
A semi-truck struck and killed a pedestrian walking along Riverside Road early Wednesday morning. The fatal collision occurred at 6:40 a.m. The pedestrian, who had not been identified by press deadline, was struck by a Kenworth commercial truck that was southbound on Riverside Road south of Vye Road. Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said the Kenworth, which normally carries fuel, was empty at the time. “A pedestrian appears to have fallen immediately in front of that truck – in front of the path of the truck – and was run over and killed,” said MacDonald. The 41-year-old truck driver was “extremely shaken” according to MacDonald. “Not much we can imagine that the truck driver could have done,” he added. The driver remained on scene and has been cooperative. MacDonald said no alcohol or drug use is suspected in regard to the driver. The victim appears to be a South Asian male. Police had the area closed off on Wednesday morning as the coroner and collision reconstruction experts were on scene.
A5 City officials face a hall full of concerned Sumas Mountain residents
JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News
With the attentiveness of a aircraft mechanic, a worker from West Coast Amusements prepares The Zipper ride for passengers. Agrifair opens today at 5 p.m.
Ready for Agrifair It looks like clear skies ahead for Agrifair. Months of planning and preparation has been done, and the only major obstacle to a successful fair would be another unseasonable downpour. Fortunately for organizers, a big ray of sunshine is forecast to arrive at almost the same time as Abbotsford’s annual
summer fair. According to the Environment Canada forecast, the city should see clouds and a 30 per cent chance of rain today, then clear up and hit temperatures close to 30 C Friday through Monday. Agrifair general manager Pam Brenner noted there are some deals designed to Continued on A5
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