Ottawa police seek public help identifying vehicles in fatal motorcycle hit-and-run
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a dark Ford Escape that fled the scene at West Hunt Club and Merivale roads on October 2 at 5:56 a.m.
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Update — October 11, 2026: The collision occurred on October 10 at around 9:30 p.m. on Trim Road, approximately 100 metres south of Watters Road, involving a 21-year-old male motorcyclist and an SUV driven by a woman who sustained minor injuries. Ottawa Police Service is asking witnesses and anyone with dashcam or video footage to contact the Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Ottawa police are seeking the public's help identifying vehicles involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision on October 2, 2026.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was struck by a dark-coloured Ford Escape at the intersection of West Hunt Club Road and Merivale Road at 5:56 a.m. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital, where she died. The Escape had damage to its right front end near the fog light area and left the scene before police arrived.
Police are also seeking the driver of a red pickup truck that was near West Hunt Club Road and Merivale Road at the time. The driver is not considered a suspect but may have witnessed the collision or recorded dash-camera footage.
The investigation is ongoing. The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit asks anyone with information to call 613-236-1222, ext. 2345. Anonymous tips can be reported to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca. Police are requesting any dash-camera or other video footage of the collision.
The facts
What happened on October 2, 2026?
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was struck by a dark-coloured Ford Escape at the intersection of West Hunt Club Road and Merivale Road at 5:56 a.m. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital, where she died.
What vehicle fled the scene?
A dark-coloured Ford Escape with damage to its right front end near the fog light area left before police arrived.
Who should people contact with information?
The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit can be reached at 613-236-1222, ext. 2345. Anonymous tips can be reported to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
Why are police seeking a red pickup truck?
A red pickup truck was near West Hunt Club Road and Merivale Road at the time of the collision and the driver may have witnessed it or recorded dash-camera footage. The driver is not considered a suspect.
