A crash between a car and a deer has sent one person to hospital with serious injuries.

Paramedics responded to the collision at Hawthorn Rd. near Rideau Rd. around 3:30 a.m. Friday, August 28th.

A 46-year-old male driver was treated for head and facial injuries. He was transported to hospital in serious, but stable condition.

The deer did not survive.

Ottawa Police are investigating the incident.