FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 9:00am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a fatal Hit and Run collision that occurred in the 1800 block of Baseline Road last evening.
At approximately 8:56pm, police responded to a collision involving a white 2009 Chevrolet van and a pedestrian that had occurred in a parking lot. The pedestrian, a 33 year old man, of Ottawa was transported to the hospital and later succumbed to the injuries sustained from the collision.
Joly BOURGEOIS, 35 year old man, of Ottawa was charged with Dangerous Operation of a conveyance causing death and Fail to stop at scene of an accident knowing that, or reckless as to whether, the conveyance was involved in an accident with a person.
He is scheduled to appear in court later today.
The investigation continues and we are asking for any witnesses to contact the Ottawa Police Collision Investigation Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 2481, or by email at collisions@ottawapolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
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