Driver identified after truck strikes Highway 1 overpass in Langley; police seek witnesses

The driver of a commercial truck that struck a railway overpass on Highway 1 in Langley has come forward and is cooperating with investigators, according to BC Highway Patrol.

Police say the collision occurred March 19 at about 2:52 p.m., when an eastbound white flatdeck truck carrying a crane boom hit the CP Rail overpass between Glover Road and 232 Street. The driver initially left the scene without speaking to officers but later contacted police.

“The truck driver did not wait for police at the scene, which is the ideal, but subsequently reached out to police and is cooperating,” said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin in a statement. He added that visible damage to the overpass was minor, and Ministry of Transportation and Transit has confirmed the structure remains safe.

The investigation is ongoing, with BC Highway Patrol working alongside Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement to determine whether enforcement action is warranted.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash camera footage of the truck to contact BC Highway Patrol in Burnaby at 604-526-9744 and reference file 2026-854.