Cyclist struck on Fairbanks Avenue; critical condition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9:35 a.m.
Ottawa — Ottawa Police are seeking witnesses to a serious collision involving a cyclist on Fairbanks Avenue near Crestview Road.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 2:13 p.m., emergency crews responded to a collision where a 90-year-old cyclist had been struck by a vehicle. The cyclist was transported to hospital where he remains in critical condition.
The driver of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dash-camera or property footage of the collision, to contact the 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 online at crimestoppers.ca.
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