Youth in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by vehicle

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An Ottawa police are is shown in downtown on Rideau Street. (Natasha O'Neill/ CityNews.)

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted Oct 1, 2024 12:18:09 PM.

Last Updated Oct 1, 2024 12:18:15 PM.

A youth is fighting for their life in hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Sept. 30 near Westboro.

Police say it happened around 8:30 a.m. when the youth was riding their scooter in the area of Carling Avenue and Saigon Court. Police say a vehicle struck the youth who was transferred to hospital after suffering life-threatening injuries.

Officials want to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345. 

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