A 78-year-old woman died following a traffic collision in Sandy Hill, Ottawa, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred near the intersection of Besserer and Friel streets. Ottawa police confirmed the woman was critically injured in the collision and later pronounced dead at the scene.
The fatality marks the 30th traffic-related death in Ottawa in 2026. The collision involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after the incident. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital but did not survive.
This is the third pedestrian fatality in the city this month. The collision occurred during morning hours, with weather conditions reported as clear. Police are investigating the cause of the accident. No other casualties were reported. The incident has raised concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.
