A man has died nearly five months after being involved in a serious two-vehicle crash in Ottawa's east end. The Ottawa Police Service confirmed the death this week, linking it to injuries from the August 2025 collision.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The incident occurred on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at approximately 11:21 a.m. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene on Anderson Road near its intersection with Ridge Road following reports of a serious crash.
Police stated that three individuals were transported to hospital with injuries following the collision. The man who later died, described as being in his 60s, was among those hospitalized. He recently succumbed to the injuries he sustained that day, according to an update from investigators on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Ongoing Police Investigation
The Ottawa Police Service's Fatal Collision Investigation Unit has taken over the case and is actively seeking new information. Investigators are making a public appeal for witnesses who may have seen the crash but have not yet come forward.
Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have captured the incident on dashcam or other video recording devices. The police believe additional footage or eyewitness accounts could be crucial to understanding the full circumstances of the collision.
How to Provide Information
Anyone with information about this collision is urged to contact the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit directly at 613-236-1222, extension 2345.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers. The toll-free number is 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or information can be submitted online at crimestoppers.ca. All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous, and cash rewards are available for information leading to an arrest.
This tragic outcome underscores the severe and lasting consequences that can result from traffic collisions, even months after the initial incident.
