A 78-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Ottawa’s Sandy Hill neighbourhood on Thursday.
Ottawa police said emergency crews responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle at the intersection of Friel Street and Besserer Street.
The woman received emergency treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital in critical condition.
Friel Street between Rideau and Besserer streets was closed while police investigated the incident. The roadway reopened shortly after 12:30 p.m.
The driver involved remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Update – The 78-year-old woman has succumbed to her injuries overnight at the hospital.