Ottawa man charged in fatal crash involving cyclist

An Ottawa Police officer’s badge. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Posted Sep 29, 2024 03:26:10 PM.

Last Updated Sep 30, 2024 09:16:42 AM.

A 25-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death following an incident involving the death of a cyclist.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a woman police have identified at 33-year old Chanel Charette, was hit by a vehicle while riding her bike.

Charette left the scene and took herself to the hospital where she was pronounced dead two days later.

Tony Bere of Ottawa was due in court for a show case hearing on Sunday, Sept. 29.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).

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