Ottawa police are investigating a fatal hit and run on West Hunt Club Road near Merivale Road that occurred Friday morning. A 21-year-old female motorcyclist died from her injuries after a collision with a dark-coloured SUV that fled the scene. Authorities are urging residents and businesses in the area to review dashcam and surveillance footage to help identify the vehicle and driver.
Ottawa police are seeking witnesses to a fatal hit and run that left a motorcyclist dead Friday morning. Posted: Oct 02, 2026 7:10 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The fatal collision investigation unit of the Ottawa Police Service is investigating a crash between a motorcycle another vehicle on West Hunt Club Road near Merivale Road on Friday morning. Ottawa police are seeking witnesses to a fatal hit and run that left a motorcyclist dead Friday morning.
Emergency crews responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and another vehicle near West Hunt Club and Merivale roads just before 6 a.m. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old woman, was taken to hospital where she died of her injuries, police said Friday afternoon.
"The vehicle involved in the collision left the scene before police arrived. Investigators are working to identify the vehicle and driver," Ottawa police said in a news release. Investigators are looking for a dark-coloured SUV that may have sustained visible damage to its front bumper and right side.
"Residents, motorists and businesses in the block surrounding the intersection of West Hunt Club Road and Merivale Road are asked to review any available dashcam, surveillance or doorbell camera footage from the time of the collision that may have captured the vehicle or its movements," police said. Anyone with footage or information is asked to contact the fatal collision investigation unit at 613-236-122, Ext. 2345. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.
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