Pedestrian has life-threatening injuries after being hit by drunk driver, Abbotsford police say

Police officers are pictured at the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian in Abbotsford on Friday, May 1.

A pedestrian was rushed to hospital and a driver arrested after a “serious” collision in Abbotsford Friday afternoon, according to police.

The Abbotsford Police Department said the pedestrian was struck by an SUV at the intersection of Emerson Street and Simon Avenue just after 3:30 p.m.

The driver “initially left the scene but returned a short time later,” police said, adding she was arrested at the scene.

Police said alcohol is a factor in the crash.

The pedestrian was hospitalized with injuries police described as life-threatening.

Collision analysts were also called in to investigate and roads in the area were expected to remain closed for several hours.

Police asked anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash-camera video to call the department at 604-859-5225.