Abbotsford, Canada—One person is dead and another remains in the hospital following a violent rollover crash on Highway 1 early Sunday morning. The incident occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m. near the Sumas Way exit. Emergency responders arrived to find a single vehicle on its roof in the center median. The force of the impact had ejected one passenger.

Police closed the eastbound lanes for several hours to conduct a reconstruction of the scene. Investigators confirmed the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed before losing control. The vehicle struck the center concrete barrier, causing it to flip multiple times. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

The survivor, a passenger in their mid-twenties, was transported to the regional trauma center. They remain in stable but serious condition with significant orthopedic injuries. Investigators are still trying to determine if alcohol or drug impairment played a role in the loss of control. Blood samples were collected from the wreckage as part of the standard protocol.

Witnesses nearby reported hearing the sound of the crash from several hundred meters away. Several drivers stopped to render aid before the ambulance services reached the scene. The highway lanes were reopened shortly before noon once the debris was cleared. Traffic congestion backed up for nearly three kilometers during the morning peak.

This section of Highway 1 has seen increased activity in traffic incidents over the summer months. Local authorities are reviewing road markings and signage to see if improvements are necessary. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification. Investigations into the mechanical state of the vehicle are currently ongoing.