Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by truck on Rideau Street

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Published Aug 30, 2024 • 1 minute read

Ottawa police are seeking witnesses to a serious collision Friday morning at the intersection of Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue that left a pedestrian with “life-threatening injuries.”

In a release, the OPS said the collision occurred at about 9:35 a.m. when the pedestrian, a man in his 30s, was allegedly struck by a transport truck just west of King Edward.

Police said the victim, whose identity was not released, remains in critical condition.

Investigators with the department’s fatal collision investigation unit are looking to speak “with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of this incident and has not yet spoken to police.”

People with information are asked to contact the unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2345.

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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