Fatal collision on Strandherd Drive; seeking witnesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 1:55 p.m.
Ottawa—The Ottawa Police Service is seeking witnesses and video evidence following a fatal collision on Strandherd Drive on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
At approximately 6:19 a.m., emergency crews responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Cresthaven Drive.
The pedestrian, a 60-year-old man, died at the scene.
Our thoughts are with the family.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam or property camera footage that captured the incident, to come forward. Even information that may seem minor could assist the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or at crimestoppers.ca.
Out of respect for privacy, the Ottawa Police Service does not release the names of victims unless requested to do so by their family.
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