Serious collision involving a pedestrian on Friel Street; seeking witnesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 15, 2026 2:55 p.m.
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is seeking witnesses to a serious collision that occurred on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
At approximately 8:30 a.m., officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Friel Street in the downtown core.
A 78-year-old woman was transported to hospital by Ottawa Paramedics with critical injuries. She remains in life-threatening condition.
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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