Family of 80-year-old community volunteer killed in B.C. hit and run seeks justice

CRIME Family of 80-year-old community volunteer killed in B.C. hit and run seeks justice By Kristen Robinson Global News Posted September 22, 2026 2:56 pm 3 min read A driver arrested in a deadly weekend hit-and-run in Chilliwack has been released as the police investigation continues. The 80-year-old victim is being remembered as a passionate community volunteer. As Kristen Robinson reports, her family is hoping justice will be served. LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE The family of a senior killed in a weekend hit and run in Chilliwack is hoping justice will be served in her senseless death. A memorial is growing near Portage Park for 80-year-old cyclist Kitty Dunham, who is being remembered as a passionate volunteer who loved giving back to her community. “Kitty was 4’11, she was going to be 81 in November, she weighed maybe 100 pounds, followed the rules on the road,” he sister Marie Guitard Belanger told Global News Monday. Another of Dunham’s sisters, Nancy Guitar, said the senior had recovered from a broken back to walk again and ride a bike, and was well-known for cycling all over town. Dunham had also been awarded for her volunteer work in restorative justice. “I’m sure if Kitty would have survived this and been on the road and the man would have stopped, she would have told him it’s OK, it’s OK,” Belanger said. “That’s Kitty you know.” STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT Guitar said Dunham, who was predeceased by her husband and two daughters, loved to help others. “It just was important because the other things weren’t you know, you don’t have to be a taker,” she recalled in an interview. “It was more important to give than to take.” Get breaking Montreal news Get breaking Montreal news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. SIGN UP FOR BREAKING MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. Around 6:00 p.m on Saturday Sept. 19, Dunham was riding her bike along Portage Avenue at Woodbine Street when police said she was struck by a vehicle. “I heard a big smash like plastic breaking and a big hit,” recalled witness Kevin Date, who was watching TV at the time. Date said he looked out his window and saw an Amazon delivery van sitting in front of his…