The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking the public for help identifying a suspect involved in a hit and run collision involving a pedestrian on Highway 417 in Ottawa Thursday afternoon.
It happened shortly after 5 p.m. on the highway eastbound near Parkdale Avenue.
“The driver was involved in a collision and tried to flee the scene, striking the other driver while they stood outside their car,” the OPP said in a post on X.
Ottawa OPP is looking for assistance from the public following a hit and run collision involving a pedestrian. The incident took place on Highway 417 eastbound near Parkdale Ave, shortly after 5:00 p.m. The driver is described as mid 20's. The vehicle is described as a white… pic.twitter.com/FuJMNw0vqR
— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) April 24, 2025
Paramedics did not respond to the scene, according to the Ottawa Paramedic Service.
The suspect is described as a man in his mid 20’s.
His vehicle is described as a white sedan, possibly a Chevrolet Malibu, with Quebec plates.
Anyone who might have witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference case number E250508394.
