Pedestrian struck on Riverside Drive; life-threatening condition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 1:40 p.m.
Ottawa — Ottawa Police are seeking witnesses to a serious collision involving a pedestrian on Riverside Drive, north of Heron Road.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 4:28 am, emergency crews responded to a collision on Riverside Drive where a 23-year-old woman had been struck by a vehicle. She was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition.
The driver of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has dash camera 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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