A 25-year-old man faces impaired driving charges after a fatal rollover near Richmond, Ottawa, killed a woman in her 20s.
Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Ottawa’s Southwest
A fatal single-vehicle crash in rural southwest Ottawa has led to impaired driving charges against a 25-year-old man, Ottawa police confirmed Saturday.
Emergency Response on Garvin Road
The collision occurred around 3:40 p.m. on Friday along Garvin Road near Richmond, approximately 30 kilometres from downtown Ottawa. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after reports of a rollover involving a pickup truck carrying two occupants.
Passenger Pronounced Dead at Scene
A woman in her 20s, who was the passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. Although an Ornge air ambulance was initially dispatched, it was later stood down after first responders confirmed her death.
Driver Charged With Impaired Operation
The driver, who sustained only minor injuries, has been charged with impaired operation causing death and dangerous driving causing death, according to the Ottawa Police Service.
Ongoing Police Investigation
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Police have urged any witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision to come forward.
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