Driver hospitalized after car hits VIA Rail train on Fallowfield Drive
Vehicle struck at level crossing near Fallowfield Train Station around 3:30 p.m. Sunday; driver extracted with non-life-threatening injuries.
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A driver is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle collided with a VIA Rail train on Fallowfield Drive near Fallowfield Train Station around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
Ottawa Police and firefighters responded to the scene minutes after the crash. The driver was extricated from the heavily damaged vehicle by 3:40 p.m. and transferred to hospital. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew aboard the train.
Firefighters confirmed the vehicle had been swept approximately 75 feet from the point of impact. Railway crossing signals were operating properly at the time of the collision, according to investigators.
Road closures remain in effect on Fallowfield Drive as the investigation continues. Ottawa Police are gathering information about the incident. Residents with information are asked to contact Ottawa Police Service.
What caused the driver to enter the crossing despite operating signals?
Has Ottawa Police identified the driver or determined if mechanical failure played a role?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When did the collision happen?
The vehicle struck the VIA Rail train around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at a level crossing near Fallowfield Train Station on Fallowfield Drive.
How far was the vehicle pushed by the train?
The vehicle was swept approximately 75 feet from the point of impact.
Were there any injuries aboard the train?
No injuries were reported among passengers or crew aboard the train.
