Seeking Witnesses to West-End Hit-and-Run

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 28, 2022. 3:00 p.m.

Seeking Witnesses to West-End Hit-and-Run

(Ottawa) – Investigators are seeking witnesses to a road rage incident resulting in a hit and run near the 1000 block of Palladium Drive near Cyclone Taylor Boulevard.

On December 14th at 10:00 pm, two men engaged in an altercation. A passenger in one of the vehicles attempted to put an end to the altercation however was struck by the driver before fleeing.

The hit and run left the passenger with serious injuries.

Investigators are looking to identify the driver of a red 4-door Jeep Wrangler, believed to be bearing a Quebec licence plate.The driver is described as a white male in his 40’s.

Anyone who witnessed or has information about the incident should contact Ottawa Police West Criminal Investigations at 613-236-1222 ext. 2666.

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

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