Hit and Run at Bank & Isabella: Driver identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 28, 2023         1:10 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police would like to advise the public that the vehicle has been located and the 27-year-old driver has been identified and charged.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 22, 2023         1:00 pm

Hit and Run at Bank & Isabella: police seeking witnesses

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking public assistance in a hit and run that occurred yesterday evening.

At approximately 9:50 pm, a hit and hit collision involving two vehicles occurred at the intersection of Bank St and Isabella St leaving one driver injured. The other involved vehicle fled the scene.

The injured driver remains in serious condition at the hospital.

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. 

Investigators are also asking businesses in the area to review their CCTV footage and to contact police if their cameras have captured the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Central Criminal Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5166.

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

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366