Two dead after police chase
The Canadian Press – August 7, 2022 / 21:44 | History: 379201
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Abbotsford police say two people are dead after a police chase Sunday afternoon in a suspected stolen vehicle.
Police say the car was first seen around 3 p.m. and then again in a different area shortly after 4 p.m.
They say they knew from recent information that the vehicle had been involved in a recent violent crime in another jurisdiction and authorized a police pursuit.
The service says the vehicle being pursued lost control and crashed.
Officers say there were no civilians or civilian vehicles involved in the collision.
The female passenger of the vehicle died at the scene, while the driver was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.
BC’s Office of Independent Investigations has asserted its jurisdiction and police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or who may have information or dash cam video to contact them .
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 7, 2022.