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Driver arrested after hitting a pedestrian in Abbotsford; alcohol is a factor

The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) says it is investigating after a serious crash involving a pedestrian Friday afternoon.

Police say the driver has been arrested, and alcohol is a factor.

As of just after 4:30 p.m., police said they were on the scene at the intersection of Emerson Street and Simon Avenue.

The pedestrian has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) has been called in.

The intersection will likely be closed for several hours, the AbbyPD says.