Fatal Collision on Colonel By Drive; Seeking Witnesses

 

(Ottawa)--The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is investigating a collision that occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 2:35 a.m. on Colonel By Drive south of Rideau Street.

The single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle resulted in the fatality of a 33-year-old male.

Police 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 Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222 ext: 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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