Fatal Collision on Cambrian Rd; seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:30 a.m.

(Ottawa)—  The Ottawa Police Service is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

At approximately 6:17 p.m., officers responded to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in the area of 3500 Cambrian Rd.

A 71 year-old woman was struck by a vehicle and succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, a 19 year-old male, was transported to the hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken with investigators, or anyone who may have dashcam or video footage of the incident, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPS 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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