A pedestrian is in critical condition following a collision with a vehicle in Barrhaven, Ottawa, on Monday evening. Emergency services responded to the scene near the intersection of Strandherd Drive and Greenbank Road around 7:30 p.m. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Incident Details
Ottawa Police Service reported that the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The cause of the crash is under investigation, but early indications suggest that speed and impairment are not factors. The area was closed for several hours as collision investigators gathered evidence.
Community Response
Local residents expressed concern over pedestrian safety in the area. Barrhaven Councillor David Brown stated, "This is a tragic reminder of the need for safer infrastructure. We will be reviewing traffic calming measures."
Police are asking any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact the Ottawa Police Collision Investigations Unit.
