Serious collision on Leitrim Rd: police seeking witnesses

Serious collision on Leitrim Rd: police seeking witnesses

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is seeking witnesses to a collision on November 17.

At approximately 2:25 pm, officers were called to Leitrim Road, west of Bowesville Road, in response to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a commercial truck.

The 64-year-old-driver and 20-year-old passenger of the motor vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries and remain 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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