Serious collision on Gladstone Ave, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 16, 2023   12:43 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is seeking witnesses to a collision this morning.

At approximately 7:40 am, officers were called to the intersection of Gladstone Ave and Rochester St. in response to a collision involving a commercial vehicle and a cyclist.

The cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.

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 at crimestoppers.ca.

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