What happened
Ottawa Police Service says the incident was a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The 83-year-old woman was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Investigation underway
The OPS Fatal Collision Investigation Unit has taken over the case, a designation the service uses for the most serious traffic incidents, reflecting the severity of the woman's injuries. Investigators are working to piece together exactly what happened in the moments before the collision, including the movements of the vehicle and the pedestrian involved.
As of now, police have not released further details about the vehicle, its driver, or the specific circumstances that led to the collision. Anyone who was in the area of Hazeldean Road and Tillage Street around 5:18 p.m. on September 20 and may have seen something, whether dashcam footage, a doorbell camera, or a firsthand account, is being asked to come forward.
How to help
Ottawa police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPS Fatal Collision Investigation Unit directly at 613-236-1222, extension 2345. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can submit tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
Witness appeals like this one are often the difference between a resolved investigation and a case that stalls.
What's next
No update has yet been released on the woman's condition beyond the initial report that her injuries are life-threatening. Ottawa police have not indicated whether charges are being considered, and no further details about the driver or vehicle involved have been made public. As with most active Fatal Collision Investigation Unit cases, updates typically follow only once investigators have gathered enough evidence to release additional information, or once charges, if any, are laid.
Residents travelling along Hazeldean Road near Tillage Street should expect that the investigation may continue to draw a police presence in the area as officers canvass for witnesses and review any available footage.
Sources: Ottawa Police Service
