The Peace Arch border crossing has reopened following yesterday’s fiery crash that left one man dead.
The #PeaceArch / #Douglas port of entry is now open and has resumed normal operations. pic.twitter.com/eB1papt20I
— Border Services PAC (@CanBorderPAC) May 3, 2019
The reopening was confirmed by Canadian Border Services this morning.
According to Surrey RCMP, officers responded to a report of a collision on Highway 99 approximately 300 metres north of the Canada/US border crossing at approximately 11:30 am Thursday morning.
See also
- Car fire closes Highway 99 in both directions at Peace Arch Border (VIDEO)
- Man and woman killed in Surrey hostage situation were shot by police: Watchdog
- One dead after fiery crash at Peace Arch border crossing
Police previously reported three cars were involved but later determined the accident occurred between a Porsche Cayenne SUV and a Toyota Sienna van. The Toyota caught fire following the collision. The single male driver of the Porche was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The male driver and single occupant of the Toyota was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Incident at peace arch border heading into Canada@NEWS1130Traffic pic.twitter.com/NtH1WbKA8y
— Nikki Bhatti (@nickelbhatt) May 2, 2019
Thanks to Brendan at the Peace Arch Border for this video of the car fire Notice the blown out rear windshield @CBCNews @NEWS1130 @NEWS1130Traffic pic.twitter.com/dL0GafNhvL
— Ashleah Wilson (@ashleahwilson) May 2, 2019
Anyone with information about this collision or may have dash-cam video is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or contact Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime