Woman, 51, in life-threatening condition after SUV strikes her on Huntmar Drive in Kanata
Police want witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage from the Huntmar Drive area.
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A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV in the 300 block of Huntmar Drive in Kanata at about 6:17 p.m. Saturday, October 24. Ottawa Paramedic Service said she was in critical condition when she was taken to hospital.
Police are asking anyone who saw the collision, or who has dashcam footage from the area, to contact the Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345. Police have not released the vehicle make or model, and have not said whether the driver stayed at the scene.
Sgt. Paul Murphy urged drivers to take road safety seriously in a video shared to social media on Friday. Ottawa police posted again Sunday urging drivers to share the road. HighOnCity reported on October 2 that a 21-year-old woman died in a hit-and-run on West Hunt Club Road, and on October 20 that a woman was critically injured on Riverside Drive.
Has the driver been identified, and did they remain at the scene?
What is the woman's condition now that she is in hospital?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
At a glance
Where did the collision happen?
The collision occurred in the 300 block of Huntmar Drive in Kanata.
When was the woman struck?
The woman was struck at about 6:17 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
How can witnesses help police?
Anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam footage from the Huntmar Drive area should contact the Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345.
