A 25-year-old was arrested in Abbotsford on Tuesday (Feb. 24) for dangerous driving and refusing to provide a breath sample after allegedly travelling over 200 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.
According to a social media post from the Abbotsford Police Department, a patrol officer clocked a grey pickup driving at 198 km/h in an 80 km/h zone at approximately 10:44 p.m. on Highway 11 near Townshipline Road.
More officers were called to help as the truck continued onto Downes Road where police say it reached speeds in excess of 200 km/h in the posted 60 km/h zone.
Per the release, a spike belt was deployed at the Mt. Lehman Road and Downes Road intersection. The driver lost control and crashed into a light pole in Aldergrove at 48 Avenue and 272 Street. Police said no injuries were reported.
Alcohol was detected on the driver’s breath but he refused to provide a breath sample, police said. The driver now faces pending criminal charges with a court appearance scheduled for April 13.
He was also issued a 90‑day driving suspension.