Abbotsford residents are being asked to help police after a pickup truck reported stolen from the city was located submerged in a creek, according to Mission RCMP. The discovery came amid a busy stretch of calls that also saw several motorists stopped for suspected impairment.
Vehicle recovered; public asked to come forward
Police say the pickup’s interior was already covered in mildew when it was found and has since been recovered from the water. Anyone who remembers seeing people near the truck or noticed anything suspicious in the area is asked to contact Mission RCMP at 604-826-7161 and to quote file number 2026-10190.
Crash near train tracks highlights dangers of impairment
Only hours after the stolen truck was reported, Mission RCMP responded to a separate incident just after 1 a.m. on Aug. 4 involving a 34-year-old woman from Rosedale. The woman was driving a black Nissan Kicks and turned onto railway tracks near Hawkins Pickle Road, becoming stuck. She tried to push the vehicle clear but left it when an approaching train struck the car.
“She received a 90-day driving prohibition, and her vehicle (what was left of it) was impounded for 30 days,”
Mounties said the woman exhibited signs of impairment and failed two roadside breath tests. The crash underscores the risks when drivers misidentify roadways and drive while impaired.
Roadside screening yields multiple immediate prohibitions
Mission RCMP also ran an impaired-driving road check shortly after midnight on Aug. 8. Officers administered roadside screening tests that prompted immediate action against several drivers.
- A 19-year-old woman in an electric Toyota SUV produced two breath samples that resulted in a “Warn” reading. She received a three-day driving prohibition and had her vehicle impounded.
- A driver of a 1994 Chevrolet Camaro failed two screening tests and was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition. According to police, the man attempted to mask the smell of alcohol by chewing gum.
- A 54-year-old driver of a blue Ford Bronco likewise failed two roadside tests and received a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition.
Mounties noted that those who receive immediate roadside prohibitions must pay significant administrative and impound fees to regain licences and vehicles, describing the sums as “thousands of dollars”.
| Incident | Result |
|---|---|
| Rosedale woman, Nissan Kicks struck by train | 90-day driving prohibition; vehicle impounded 30 days |
| 19-year-old, electric Toyota SUV | 3-day driving prohibition; vehicle impounded |
| Driver, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro | 90-day immediate roadside prohibition |
| Driver, blue Ford Bronco (54-year-old) | 90-day immediate roadside prohibition |
Mounties busy across the week
Mission RCMP reported that they answered 367 calls for service between Aug. 3 and Aug. 9, an indication of a busy period for the detachment serving parts of the Fraser Valley, including roadways used by Abbotsford drivers. The recovered pickup and the impaired-driving enforcement are part of that broader workload.
Police emphasise that community tips can be instrumental in investigations. Residents with any information about the stolen pickup are asked to phone Mission RCMP and reference file 2026-10190.
These events highlight persistent road-safety challenges in the region: the intersection of unfamiliar or misread road environments, the presence of rail infrastructure near local roads, and the ongoing problem of impaired driving. Enforcement actions such as roadside checks aim to remove impaired motorists from the road quickly, but police and local officials continue to rely on public awareness and reporting to reduce harm.
