The fatal crash happened at about 9:20 a.m. near Tupper Avenue and Joliffe Street near Hawthorne Park, just north of Walkley Road. The pedestrian, a 70-year-old woman, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital in critical condition, where she later died, Ottawa police said. According to Alain Gonthier’s note, the truck is owned by Miller Waste Systems. “The Department of Public Works and our contractor, Miller Waste Systems, are saddened by this tragic incident and extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of this individual,” Gonthier wrote. On Monday, Ottawa police told Radio-Canada that the pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital in critical condition. Ottawa police are investigating the crash. (Rachelle Elsiufi/CBC) According to Gonthier, the city is “committed to working with the police and the contractor to support the investigation and any recommendations that arise.” The city is also “working closely with the contractor to see that appropriate support is in place for the operator involved.” Because the matter is under investigation by Ottawa police, the city will not comment further, Gonthier wrote. Ottawa police are asking anyone who saw the crash or has footage of the incident to contact investigators if they haven’t already spoken to police. Witnesses can call the collision investigation unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2481. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
Cyclist struck and killed by city grader in March
Monday’s fatal crash comes just months after a bicyclist was struck and killed by a City of Ottawa grader on North River Road near Donald Street on March 17. A grader is a piece of heavy equipment used to create a flat surface for roads and construction sites. They can also be used to clear snow. A witness told CBC News she saw a female cyclist stop at the intersection. The grader was behind the bicyclist, Sheila Perry said, but then Perry saw it pull forward and turn right, passing the bicyclist. Investigations into the incident are also ongoing.
