Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a transport truck and a passenger vehicle on Hwy. 7, east of Drummond Street East, at approximately 3:45 a.m. Friday.
The victim has been identified as Drew Nadeau, 31, of Perth, Ont.
Nadeau joined the Ottawa Police Service in March 2020, after serving as a firefighter in the military."Drew was just 31 years old. He was an incredible young man who served his community with pride and dedication," police said on Twitter. "Our hearts and support are with his wife, his family, friends and colleagues. We want to thank all of the emergency responders who rendered assistance at the scene.Police continue to investigate.
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