Pedestrian dies after collision with vehicle on Strandherd Drive in Barrhaven

Ottawa police say a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Barrhaven has died from her injuries.

Emergency services responded to a collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Strandherd Drive and Longfields Drive at approximately 9:15pm on Thursday evening.

“The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital but tragically passed away from his injuries,” police said in a statement. An Ottawa paramedic spokesperson told CTV News Ottawa that a woman was treated at the scene for life-threatening injuries.

Investigators would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage. You can contact the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345.

The Ottawa Police Service reported on social media that the eastbound lanes of Strandherd Drive were closed between Riocan Avenue and Longfields Drive last night due to a collision. The road reopened Friday morning.