A vehicle struck a pedestrian and a building in Ottawa's Centretown neighborhood on Friday afternoon, following a collision at the intersection of Laurier Avenue and O'Connor Street. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m., according to Ottawa Police Service.
Details of the Incident
Police reported that a car collided with another vehicle before mounting the sidewalk and hitting a pedestrian. The vehicle then crashed into a commercial building. The pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. No other injuries were reported. The building sustained structural damage, and city engineers are assessing its safety.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the initial collision is under investigation. Police have not released any charges. Traffic in the area was disrupted for several hours as crews worked to clear the scene and investigate. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with debris scattered across the sidewalk.
This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.
