Ottawa police are urgently requesting public assistance as they investigate a collision that left an elderly pedestrian injured in the city's west end.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in the area of Cameron Harvey Drive and Dunrobin Road. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 5:30 p.m. after reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
The victim, identified as an 81-year-old man, was transported to hospital for treatment. Police confirmed that as of Wednesday afternoon, the man was listed in stable condition.
Appeal for Information
Investigators from the Ottawa Police Service are now seeking additional information to piece together the events leading to the collision. They are particularly interested in speaking with:
- Anyone who witnessed the collision but has not yet spoken to police
- Individuals who may have dashcam or surveillance footage of the incident
- People who saw a pedestrian in the area between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday
How to Assist the Investigation
Authorities have provided multiple channels for submitting information. Anyone with relevant details is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit directly at 613-236-1222, extension 2345.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online through their official website at crimestoppers.ca.
Police emphasize that even seemingly minor details could prove crucial to their investigation as they work to determine the exact circumstances of this concerning incident.
