Police seek witnesses of collision that sent one woman to hospital

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By Rachel Morgan

Posted Jan 5, 2025 02:21:27 PM.

Last Updated Jan 6, 2025 10:54:32 AM.

The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a collision that sent one woman to hospital on Saturday

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Jan. 4, officers were called to the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Bourassa Street, in response to a collision involving five vehicles.

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Police report a women in her 50s was taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries.

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. 

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