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New Westminster hockey dad dies in Coquihalla crash

Ravil Gabbassov died on scene, his son was airlifted to hospital
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The U15A1 New Westminster Royals have decided to play tonight (Jan. 9) in memory of Ravil Gabbassov, the dad of one of their players, after he died in a crash on the Coquihalla Highway on Jan. 8. (New Westminster Minor Hockey Association/Facebook)

A crash on Jan. 8, that closed the Coquihalla Highway near Larson Hill for several hours killed a New Westminster hockey dad.

Ravil Gabbassov was driving with his son Timur in the passenger seat when they were involved in a collision. Timur emerged with minor injuries while his father died on scene.

According to police reports, the Ford F150 Gabbassov was driving crossed the centre median and collided with oncoming traffic.

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Brittany Webster

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A video journalist with Black Press Media. I recently made the exciting move from my radio anchor position at AM 1150 to this new venture.
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