Abbotsford investigators are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a deadly single‑vehicle rollover on Highway 1 just west of Cole Road that left a woman dead and a man with serious injuries.
Collision in early hours leaves one person dead
Police were called to the westbound lanes shortly before 1:45 a.m. for a report of a single‑vehicle crash. On arrival officers found a green Subaru Impreza on its roof. The female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene; the male driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The deceased has been identified in an online fundraiser as 30‑year‑old Monica Pankiewicz. The GoFundMe page created to support her family had collected more than $20,000 at the time of publication.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward
BC Highway Patrol investigators say they are investigating whether alcohol impairment played a role in the crash and are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the vehicle or the occupants in the hours before the collision. Officers are especially interested in observations between midnight and 3 a.m. in the vicinity of the crash.
“Police are investigating the possibility that alcohol impairment was a factor in this collision,”
Sergeant Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol also noted that motorists who did not stop after the collision are important to the inquiry and should contact investigators.
- Location: westbound Highway 1 near Cole Road, Abbotsford
- Time window sought by police: between 12 a.m. and 3 a.m.
- Vehicle: green Subaru Impreza found on its roof
How to contact investigators
Anyone with information, including dashcam footage or knowledge of the driver’s behaviour before the crash, is asked to contact BC Highway Patrol – Chilliwack at 604‑702‑4039 and quote file (1501) 2026‑31210.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Call time (police notified) | Just before 1:45 a.m. |
| Investigation window | 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. |
| Contact | BC Highway Patrol – Chilliwack: 604‑702‑4039 (file (1501) 2026‑31210) |
The sudden death has prompted an outpouring of grief online. The GoFundMe memorial describes the woman as a loyal and caring person who put others first, and friends and family have used the page to share condolences and to raise funds to assist her loved ones.
Investigators are continuing to piece together what led to the rollover. For Abbotsford residents who commute on Highway 1 late at night, police reminders about sober driving and the importance of stopping to assist at collision scenes underscore wider public‑safety concerns that follow such tragedies.
