Abbotsford (with files from Back Press) – During the lunch hour on Saturday February 3, AbbyPD responded to the 31000 block of Old Yale Rd for a reported serious motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles.
Upon attendance, first responders immediately provided medical aid to an 84-year-old male driver who had sustained serious and life-threatening injuries. Sadly, the 84-year-old male died at the scene.
The male driver of the offending vehicle has been detained at scene by officers pending further investigation.
Black Press reports that the victim identified as former school trustee Phil Anderson.
No charges have been laid at this time.
The circumstances of the crash have not been released.
A statement was released Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 6) from the Abbotsford board of education, acknowledging Anderson’s death “with profound sadness.”
The statement said Anderson served the school district with “unwavering dedication” for eight years.
“Phil’s passion for public education and his commitment to supporting Abbotsford school district students will not be forgotten,” it read.
“As we reflect on Phil’s service, we are reminded of the impact one individual can have on the lives of many. He will be greatly missed.”
Anderson was first elected to the Abbotsford board of education in 2014, when he was one of only two new faces to join the five incumbents.
Anderson was re-elected in the 2018 election, but did not retain his seat in 2022.
