It has been revealed that the major crash that brought eastbound traffic to a standstill on Highway 1 near Chilliwack on Tuesday claimed the lives of a mother and her child. Chilliwack RCMP did not identify the pair, noting only that they were "local." A second child was reported injured, though they are expected to survive after having been rushed to hospital.The incident took place shortly after 2:30pm in the eastbound lane near the Yale Road Exit, just south of downtown Chilliwack. Minutes later, police, members of the BC Highway Patrol, and Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service arrived on scene and encountered "multiple vehicle fatal collision." The collision involved a total of six vehicles, in which there were ten occupants. "Sadly," the RCMP said in a statement, "a local woman and child were declared deceased at the scene. A second child, from the same vehicle, was transported to hospital with serious injuries, but is expected to survive. There were no other serious injuries reported."The force noted that ICARS is now "working closely with BCHP investigators to identify all factors that led to this fatality," but that, "the investigation is still in the early stages.""Initial information suggests that one or more vehicles stopped abruptly due to an obstruction in the roadway," the RCMP explained. "At least one vehicle failed to stop in time and caused a chain reaction of collisions. Impairment is not believed to be a factor.".Footage of the aftermath showed just how serious the crash was. The eastbound lane was completely blocked, with westbound traffic reduced to a single lane. It wasn't until 3am that both lanes were finally reopened..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
It has been revealed that the major crash that brought eastbound traffic to a standstill on Highway 1 near Chilliwack on Tuesday claimed the lives of a mother and her child. Chilliwack RCMP did not identify the pair, noting only that they were "local." A second child was reported injured, though they are expected to survive after having been rushed to hospital.The incident took place shortly after 2:30pm in the eastbound lane near the Yale Road Exit, just south of downtown Chilliwack. Minutes later, police, members of the BC Highway Patrol, and Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service arrived on scene and encountered "multiple vehicle fatal collision." The collision involved a total of six vehicles, in which there were ten occupants. "Sadly," the RCMP said in a statement, "a local woman and child were declared deceased at the scene. A second child, from the same vehicle, was transported to hospital with serious injuries, but is expected to survive. There were no other serious injuries reported."The force noted that ICARS is now "working closely with BCHP investigators to identify all factors that led to this fatality," but that, "the investigation is still in the early stages.""Initial information suggests that one or more vehicles stopped abruptly due to an obstruction in the roadway," the RCMP explained. "At least one vehicle failed to stop in time and caused a chain reaction of collisions. Impairment is not believed to be a factor.".Footage of the aftermath showed just how serious the crash was. The eastbound lane was completely blocked, with westbound traffic reduced to a single lane. It wasn't until 3am that both lanes were finally reopened..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
