Elderly driver killed in south-end crash; police seeking witnesses
Ottawa police are asking for witnesses to a fatal collision on Hunt Club Road Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency responders were called to Hunt Club Road, east of Bank Street, at around 3:40 p.m. for a two-vehicle crash.
Ottawa paramedics said Tuesday that an elderly driver was taken to the trauma centre with critical injuries.
Ottawa police said Wednesday that the 70-year-old woman died of her injuries.
The other driver, whom police identified as a 28-year-old woman, was also hurt, but her injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Hunt Club was closed westbound at Bank Street for the investigation.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or assisted emergency responders or may have dashcam footage of this incident and have not yet spoken to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2481.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
-
Battle of Alberta starts with a bang as Flames down Oilers 9-6 to open playoff series
Matthew Tkachuk scored a hat trick for the Calgary Flames in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Edmonton Oilers to open their playoff series. -
CFL, CFL Players' Association reach tentative collective agreement
The second strike in CFL history is over. -
Possible contenders for UCP leader waste little time after Kenney resignation
Even as the smoke cleared from the shocking resignation of Jason Kenney Wednesday evening, several of his challengers were sending out Zoom invites amid hints of leadership campaigns to replace him. -
Riders preseason game to be moved following tentative CFL deal: TSN
According to TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor, the preseason game scheduled for May 23 between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers is likely to be moved. -
Concerns raised over emergency department wait times, especially at Alberta Children's Hospital
Seeing a doctor in the emergency department is taking longer than usual at most Calgary hospitals, according to some Calgary area families and internal data from Alberta Health Services. -
SFU researcher develops new tech-savvy search and rescue system
PhD student Brennan Jones wants to lend a helping hand to the B.C. search and rescue volunteers he calls heroes. -
City's flexible remote work week plan raises concerns in downtown
The City of Winnipeg wants to make remote working a permanent part of the week for some of its employees, but the plan has some people worried. -
After 28 years on TV comedian Cathy Jones will perform in N.S.
The first annual Bloom Comedy Fest is happening this Saturday in New Minas, N.S., featuring five comedians including sketch comedy star Cathy Jones. -
'Busiest wedding season since the '80s': B.C. industry booming due to pent-up pandemic demand
Wedding season is back and with the backlog of postponed weddings due to the pandemic, B.C. operators say it's busier than it's been in decades.
