FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 10:05 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit is seeking public assistance in locating drivers and vehicles involved in a serious hit and run.
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 24, 2017, a male pedestrian was struck by at least two vehicles near the 1000 block of Baseline Road. He was dragged by another vehicle Northbound on Merivale Road, and tended to by emergency services on Trenton Avenue near Prince Avenue. None of the vehicles remained on scene.
The male was taken to the Ottawa Hospital, where he remains in serious condition.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police's 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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CONTACT:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366