Man dies after single-vehicle crash into power pole in Chilliwack

A 27-year-old Chilliwack man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the city’s east end, according to local RCMP.

Police say officers were called Friday to a collision at the intersection of Yale Road and Banford Road, where a vehicle had struck a power pole. Investigators determined the driver was the sole occupant of the car and lost control before the impact.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead before medical aid could be provided. RCMP confirmed that his next of kin have been notified.

Mounties say alcohol is not believed to have played a role in the crash, though speed is considered a possible contributing factor. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

The intersection was closed for several hours to allow police to examine the scene. RCMP are asking any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage from the area at the time to contact Chilliwack RCMP.