Fatal collision on Fernbank Road: police seeking witnesses

FOR /IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 28, 2023   2:15 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a collision that occurred this morning on Fernbank Road between Jinkinson and Blacks Side Roads.

At approximately 8 am, first responders were called to the area in response to a single motor vehicle collision.

A 52-year-old male succumbed to his injuries as a result of the collision.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of this incident and have not yet spoken to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.

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