Police seeking witnesses to a serious collision on Old Richmond Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 5, 2022   1:44 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Collision Unit Investigators are seeking witnesses to a serious collision that occurred overnight on Old Richmond Road, approximately 1km north of Eagleson Road. 

At approximately 0:01 am, Frontline patrol officers responded to a single-vehicle collision where a 17-year-old male occupant suffered life-threatening injuries. His injuries are considered critical and he remains in 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. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2481. 

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

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