The Peace Arch border crossing re-opened to travellers entering Canada early Friday morning following a deadly crash that claimed one life on Thursday.
JUST IN: The Peace Arch border crossing to Canada is back open following yesterday’s crash. NB I-5 is also back open at SR 543.
— WSDOT North Traffic (@wsdot_north) May 3, 2019
The busy border crossing was shut down following a fiery crash involving a Porsche SUV that crashed into a Toyota van. The collision set off a fire in the van.
Unfortunate event unfolding at the Peace Arch border crossing. pic.twitter.com/XZQtavNz8g
— John Kageorge (@JKageorge) May 2, 2019
A male driver was the sole occupant of the van. He was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver of the SUV was being transported to hospital with injuries that aren’t considered life threatening.
Surrey RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team (CCIT) indicated they were investigating Thursday, however authorities are also working to determine if the Porsche was attempting to run the border into Canada.
Southbound traffic into the U.S. at Blaine was allowed to resume travel Thursday afternoon.
UPDATE - #BCHwy99 SB at #PeaceArch border crossing is now open. NB remains closed into #Canada due to vehicle incident, estimated opening 9pm. Expect delays due to congestion. #Blaine #SurreyBC https://t.co/hDpTIpxuyX
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) May 3, 2019
Video from the scene shared to social media show the scope of the incident.
Peace Arch border crossing shut down in both directions due to accident caused by speeding SUV which hit multiple cars. Driver under arrest, bald male escorted by police taken by ambulance. No word on other injuries or occupats of van. #wsdot_traffic #globalbc pic.twitter.com/zaZObzDWpm
— vick grewal (@VickGrewal) May 2, 2019
— vick grewal (@VickGrewal) May 2, 2019
With files from The Canadian Press
