21-year-old Carleton student killed in West Hunt Club hit-and-run; police seek driver
A biology student planning to attend medical school died after being struck by a dark-coloured Ford Escape near Merivale on October 2. Police are asking for the public's help identifying the driver.
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A 21-year-old Carleton University biology student died in hospital shortly after being struck by a vehicle near West Hunt Club Road and Merivale on October 2 at approximately 5:56 a.m.
The victim, found with critical injuries, was a biology student planning to attend medical school and was engaged or partnered, planning a future with their partner. In a statement to police, the student's parents said: "We are devastated by the loss of our only child, who was our everything. Each day we wake up and have to live through her tragic and horrific death again. Each day we have to live in a world without our beautiful daughter."
Ottawa police are seeking identification of the driver of a dark-coloured Ford Escape, which likely has front-end damage on the right side near the fog light area. Officers also released video and photo of a motorcyclist travelling on West Hunt Club Road near Merivale at the time, and are asking the public for help identifying the suspected vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service's Fatal Collision Investigation Unit or Crime Stoppers anonymously at crimestoppers.ca.
The facts
What happened to the Carleton student?
A 21-year-old Carleton University biology student was struck by a vehicle near West Hunt Club Road and Merivale on October 2 at approximately 5:56 a.m. and died in hospital shortly after.
What vehicle are police looking for?
Police are seeking a dark-coloured Ford Escape with likely front-end damage on the right side near the fog light area. The driver fled the scene.
How can the public help?
Anyone with information about the incident or the vehicle can contact the Ottawa Police Service's Fatal Collision Investigation Unit or Crime Stoppers anonymously at crimestoppers.ca.
