A woman in her 50s was fatally struck by a truck on Smyth Road in Ottawa’s Elmvale area. Police are investigating and urging witnesses or those with dashcam footage to come forward.
A quiet Wednesday morning in Ottawa’s Elmvale area took a tragic turn when a woman in her 50s was fatally struck by a truck along Smyth Road, prompting a full investigation by the Ottawa Police Service.
A Routine Day Turns Tragic
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene around 10:05 a.m. following reports of a pedestrian being hit near the intersection of Smyth Road and Russell Road. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the victim succumbed to her injuries. Police quickly closed down Smyth Road between Russell Road and Othello Avenue to secure the area for investigation. The road remained closed for several hours as officers worked meticulously to reconstruct the scene.
“This is a very serious incident,” said Ottawa police duty inspector Cory Robertson. “Investigators are taking their time to carefully analyze drone footage, gather evidence, and measure the scene to understand exactly what happened.”
A Community in Shock
Local business owner Gabriel Obando, who runs OB&O Afro-Caribbean Restaurant nearby, described the moment he arrived at work to find the area cordoned off. “This is very saddening,” Obando said. “Any loss of life is heartbreaking, and for it to happen in such a sudden, violent manner is difficult to process. I’ve never seen anything like this on our street.
Appeal for Witnesses
Authorities are now appealing to the public for assistance. If you were in the area or have dashcam footage of the incident and haven’t yet spoken to police, you’re urged to come forward. “This kind of evidence can be vital,” Robertson emphasized. Road Reopened, Investigation Ongoing By late afternoon, police reopened Smyth Road to traffic, but the investigation is far from over. Detectives continue to piece together the events that led to the fatal collision.
