Overnight hit-and-run in Abbotsford leaves man dead

A man is dead following an overnight hit and run collision in Abbotsford.

Abbotsford police said emergency crews found the victim’s body in the 3800-block of North Parallel Road just before 6 a.m., Saturday.

Collision reconstructionists and major crimes detectives were on the scene Saturday.

Police said the investigation would affect traffic throughout the morning, and drivers were being asked to avoid the area.

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North Parallel Road was closed between McDermott Road and No. 4 Road, and Highway 1 westbound was down to one lane, west of No. 3 Road.

Anyone with information or video shot in the area around the collision was asked to contact Abbotsford police.

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