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Ottawa police are urging road users to slow down and “make safe choices” following a spike in serious collision across the city this year.
Ottawa police are urging road users to slow down and “make safe choices” following a spike in serious collision across the city this year. In a statement on Friday afternoon, police said they have responded to 10 serious collisions since Sept. 9, including six fatal crashes and four that resulted in life-threatening injuries.
Sign up for daily newsletters of top local stories Subscribe to breaking news alerts from CTV News Ottawa “Behind every collision statistic is a person, a family, and a community forever affected by loss. Most serious collisions are preventable,” police said.
“We are asking everyone to slow down, put distractions away, and make safety their priority every time they travel on Ottawa’s roads. ” On Friday, a motorcyclist died in hospital following a hit-and-run collision on West Hunt Club Road. Police say this year’s total of 26 traffic-related deaths has already surpassed 2025’s total of 23 fatal traffic incidents.
“Many of these tragedies have involved vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists,” police wrote. “Among the fatalities this year were seven pedestrians, one cyclist, four motorcyclists, one ATV operator, and one moped or seated scooter operator.
” Download the CTV News app now How to set CTV News as your preferred source on Google Police say investigators have identified multiple common contributing factors, including speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, careless driving, dangerous driving and failing to follow the rules of the road. Police are urging residents to: Obey posted speed limits and adjust speed for road and weather conditions. Stay focused on the road and avoid using cell phones or other distractions.
Never drive impaired by alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch carefully for pedestrians, particularly at intersections and crossings. Give cyclists and motorcyclists space and take a second look before turning or changing lanes. Follow all traffic laws and signals.
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