Serious collision on Rideau Street near King Edward Avenue, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 30, 2024   2:48 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit investigators are seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred this morning at the intersection of Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue, that resulted in serious injuries.

At approximately 9:35am, officers were called to the area of Rideau Street just west of King Edward Avenue in response to a collision involving a transport truck and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a man in his 30s, 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 has 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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