Family of three, including infant, dies in Agassiz crash

A family of three, including an infant, died successful a clang successful Agassiz connected Tuesday.

The family, which has not been identified, was travelling on Lougheed Highway astatine astir 3:27 a.m. erstwhile their conveyance collided head-on pinch a tractor-trailer.

The 2 adults successful nan conveyance were pronounced deceased astatine nan scene, according to nan Upper Fraser Valley RCMP.

The babe was airlifted to nan infirmary but passed distant a fewer hours later, contempt nan efforts of first responders and infirmary staff, constabulary said.

The driver of nan tractor-trailer did not suffer immoderate injuries.

The origin of nan clang is still nether investigation but intoxicant aliases narcotics are not suspected to beryllium a factor, constabulary added.

“I would for illustration to convey my officers and each nan first responders who attended this tragic incident for their difficult activity and dedication to serving nan victims and their families. We are moving connected supporting each those who were affected by this clang and nan nonaccomplishment of an full family. I person engaged nan intelligence wellness support for each of those involved,” Sgt. Andy Lot, nan Agassiz RCMP Detachment Commander said successful a statement.

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“We are requesting immoderate witnesser aliases anyone who has dash cam footage successful nan area of 8100 artifact of nan Lougheed Highway from 3 a.m. to 3:45 a.m., to please interaction nan Agassiz RCMP astatine 604-796-2211.”