Seeking witnesses to a fatal collision on March Valley Road
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 12, 2026 9:15 a.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is seeking witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Emergency crews responded to a collision involving an SUV on March Valley Road, between Terry Fox Drive and Klondike Road.
A 69-year-old man, who was the lone occupant and driver of the vehicle, was located at the scene. Life-saving measures were attempted; however, he later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken with officers, or anyone who may have dashcam footage that captured 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 provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 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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