Man Dies After Being Hit on Lougheed Highway in Mission
A serious collision on Lougheed Highway in Mission turned fatal Saturday evening when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and later pronounced dead at the scene, police say. The incident has sparked a detailed inquiry as authorities work to piece together what happened.
Crash Blocks Highway During Investigation
Mission RCMP were called to the stretch of Lougheed Highway between Grand Street and Wardrop Street at about 7 p.m. on January 10. Officers found a male pedestrian who had been hit by a motor vehicle. Despite emergency responders’ efforts, he did not survive his injuries.
To allow investigators to examine the scene, authorities closed that section of the highway, advising drivers to find other routes while the road remained blocked. Updates on traffic conditions are being issued through official channels such as DriveBC.
Police Examine Cause, Rule Out Impairment
The RCMP’s Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) has been deployed to support the investigation, which continues as officers gather evidence. So far, police have said that driver impairment is not believed to have played a role in the crash, but more details are expected as the inquiry progresses.
Community and Road Safety Concerns
Incidents involving pedestrians along Lougheed Highway have drawn attention from both police and local residents in past years, with safety campaigns and enforcement efforts underway to reduce collisions on busy stretches of this corridor. Authorities remind people to stay alert near roadways, obey traffic rules and use crosswalks where available.
