Serious collision on Baycrest Drive: police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 23, 2024     1:47 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking witnesses to a collision involving a pedestrian that occurred on May 14, 2024.

At approximately 3:20 pm, police were called to the intersection of Baycrest Drive and Walkley Road in response to a collision involving an OC Transpo Bus and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Police 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 Cst. Thevathas at 613-236-1222, extension 8950 or by email ThevathasD@ottawapolice.ca.

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

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