{
  "id": 817164,
  "title": "Child dies after being hit by car at Abbotsford townhouse complex",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/child-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-at-abbotsford-townhouse-complex",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T23:20:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12020945/child-dies-hit-by-car-abbotsford-townhouse-complex/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tragic incident occurred at an Abbotsford, B.C. townhouse complex when a child lost their life after being struck by a car. Police responded to the scene around 12:45 p.m. on the 32000 block of Simon Avenue. Despite the swift actions of witnesses and first responders, the child succumbed to their injuries at the location. No further details about the child's age have been released by the authorities. The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with the investigation. The entrance to the townhouse complex has been closed to vehicular traffic as police continue to collect evidence. Anyone who witnessed the accident or has dashcam footage of the incident is urged to reach out to the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225. Global News encourages subscribing to their content on Google to stay updated on this and other stories.",
  "summary": "Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash camera footage of the incident is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Vancouver Sun",
        "title": "Boy, 6, hit by SUV and killed in townhouse parking lot in Abbotsford",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/boy-6-hit-by-suv-and-killed-in-townhouse-parking-lot-in-abbotsford",
        "published": "2026-08-13T23:17:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}