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One dead after pedestrian collision on Highway 1 in Chilliwack, B.C., police say

Police said a woman has died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 1,. Global News

A woman has died on Highway 1 in Chilliwack, B.C., after police said she was struck by a vehicle.

The pedestrian collision happened around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, near the Prest Road overpass on the highway.

The 31-year-old woman was found dead at the scene, according to police.

Pictures from the scene show a semi-truck pulled over with flashing hazard lights on beside an RCMP vehicle.

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“We are trying to piece together what happened,” said Chilliwack RCMP Cpl. Martin Godard.

“But, while this is an active investigation, we are expecting that no charges will be recommended.”

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Chilliwack RCMP said the driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and did cooperate with police investigators.

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