A man in his 20s was seriously injured Friday afternoon in downtown Ottawa after a vehicle veered onto a sidewalk and crashed into a building. Paramedics responded to the scene around 4:20 p.m. Following the collision.
Incident Details
According to Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson Tyler Leslie, a grey Honda Pilot left the road near the intersection of Laurier Avenue W. And O’Connor Street. The SUV drove onto the sidewalk, where it struck the pedestrian.
Following the impact with the man, the vehicle continued forward and collided with a building located at 234 Laurier Ave. W. Three adults were inside the SUV at the time of the crash and were treated by emergency responders at the scene.
Medical Status and Investigation
The pedestrian was transported to the trauma centre at The Ottawa Hospital. Tyler Leslie stated the victim was in serious condition, having suffered multi-system trauma
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The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has launched an investigation into the collision. Due to the ongoing nature of the police inquiry, paramedic officials have not released further details regarding the cause of the crash.
multi-system traumaindicates that the impact likely affected multiple organ systems or body regions, requiring specialized care at a trauma centre.
Potential Next Steps
The Ottawa Police Service is likely to continue its investigation to determine why the vehicle left the road. This process may include reviewing surveillance footage from the Laurier Avenue W. And O’Connor Street area.
Depending on the findings of the OPS, official charges or citations could be issued. Information regarding the condition of the pedestrian may be updated as the hospital provides further reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly did the crash occur?
The vehicle left the road near the intersection of Laurier Avenue W. And O’Connor Street and crashed into the building at 234 Laurier Ave. W. In downtown Ottawa.
What is the condition of the pedestrian?
The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was transported to The Ottawa Hospital’s trauma centre in serious condition after suffering multi-system trauma.
Were the occupants of the vehicle injured?
There were three adults in the grey Honda Pilot at the time of the crash, and they were treated at the scene.
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