Ottawa woman, 49, identified as Highway 417 crash victim
Police have identified the victim of a crash on Highway 417 in North Glengarry, Ont. on Monday as a 49-year-old Ottawa woman.
Police have identified the victim of a crash on Highway 417 in North Glengarry, Ont. on Monday as a 49-year-old Ottawa woman.
The crash on the eastbound highway between Highland Road and County Road 23, southeast of downtown Ottawa, happened around 5:30 a.m. Monday.
It involved two tractor trailers and a passenger vehicle.
Police say the passenger of that vehicle, Marie Carmelle Desulme, 49, of Ottawa was killed in the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver and a second passenger were taken to hospital.
The OPP continue to investigate the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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