FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 31, 2016 8:54 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal collision which occurred at 5:35 pm on October 30, at the intersection of Eagleson and Fernbank Road. The collision involved a red Hyundai Accent driven by a 47 year old male and a Honda motorcycle driven by a 59 year old male.
The driver of the Honda Motorcycle was transported to an area hospital by Ottawa Paramedic Service, unfortunately the driver died at the hospital overnight. With permission from the family, the victim is identified as George "Rick" Ellas, of Ottawa.
Alcohol and speed do not appear to have been factors in this case.
If anyone has information about this collision, contact the Ottawa Police Service 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 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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