19-Year-Old Dies After Serious Crash in Abbotsford: A Reminder of Why CPR Training Matters

A nearby resident reported being flagged down by one of the wounded occupants. She told CTV News that the group urgently asked her to drive them to a hospital and insisted she not contact police. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, she dialed 911. By the time paramedics arrived, the driver had fled the scene.

Emergency Response & CPR Efforts

Constable Ian MacDonald noted that when officers arrived, “the circumstances didn’t add up,” raising immediate concerns about what had happened and who had been behind the wheel.

All four occupants suffered significant injuries, but the 19-year-old was in critical condition. Paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the scene, working to stabilize him before transport. Despite their efforts, he later died in hospital. The other men are expected to survive.

Collision reconstructionists and major crimes officers continued their investigation through the morning. The vehicle sustained extensive damage, with a cracked passenger-side window and major structural destruction. According to police, the surviving passengers have been uncooperative and have not provided information about who was driving. Authorities are now encouraging any witnesses to come forward.