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2 pedestrians 'intentionally' hit by car in Abbotsford: police

A 43-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of a woman in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., south of Montreal. A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke
A 43-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of a woman in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., south of Montreal. A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke
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One person was arrested in Abbotsford after two people told police they were deliberately hit by a car Wednesday afternoon.

Officers were called to Carlsrue Avenue near Victoria Street around 2:45 p.m. for reports of a crash involving pedestrians.

"Arriving at the scene, first responders located two victims appearing to have minor injuries claimed to have resulted from a driver intentionally striking them with a vehicle following a disturbance," Abbotsford Police Department spokesperson Const. Art Stele said in a statement.

"An arrest has been made in relation to the event, and both victims have been transported to the hospital in stable condition, appearing to have only suffered minor injuries."

The investigation is ongoing and police urge witnesses or anyone with video to call 604-859-5225.

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