Ottawa police seeking witnesses to hit-and-run that injured construction worker on Clyde Avenue

Published Oct 20, 2023 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 1 minute read

Ottawa Police Service headquarters on Elgin Street in Ottawa. Photo by Tony Caldwell /POSTMEDIA

The Ottawa Police Service is asking to speak with anyone who witnessed or has dash-cam video of a collision on Clyde Avenue that seriously injured a construction worker.

A news release Friday said the worker was struck by a vehicle between 1:30 and 2 p.m. on Monday in the 1300 block of Clyde, near a construction site.

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The suspect vehicle was described as an older model grey or silver SUV, possibly an Acura with a “for sale” sign on the side. The vehicle had a Quebec licence plate beginning with E07 and would likely have damage to the front bumper near the fog lights, the release added.

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It also said the driver of the vehicle was described as a white male, approximately 60 years of age, wearing a Montreal Canadiens ball cap.

The vehicle left the scene heading eastbound on Baseline Road.

Anyone with information about the collision was asked to contact Ottawa Police Service Const. Caizapanta at [email protected] or 613-236-1222 ext: 2125. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.