Pedestrian dead after being struck by a vehicle in Ottawa's east end
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a truck in Vanier.
Emergency crews responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and a truck at the intersection of Marier Avenue and Deschamps Avenue at approximately 5:45 a.m. Friday.
Ottawa Paramedics tell CTV Morning Live the driver of a vehicle struck a woman. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and no further information is available.
"Saddened to hear that someone has lost their life this morning. One death on our roads is too many, my sincere condolences to her loved ones," Coun. Mathieu Fleury said on Twitter.
"Many of the details are still unknown to us but I will be listening closely to findings and recommendations from the investigation."
Marier Avenue is closed between Montreal Road and Carillion Street, and access to Deschamps Avenue is closed at Olmstead Street.
This is a breaking news story. CTV News Ottawa will have the latest as it becomes available.
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