A 60-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle on Strandherd Drive in Ottawa’s Barrhaven neighbourhood, prompting a police investigation and a public appeal for witnesses.

According to the Ottawa Police Service, emergency crews responded at approximately 6:19 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, near Cresthaven Drive. The pedestrian died at the scene.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage or property-camera video from the area to contact investigators. The circumstances leading to the collision have not been fully established, and authorities have not publicly identified the victim.

The Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is leading the investigation. Anyone with relevant information can call Ottawa police at 613-236-1222, extension 2345. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

The incident is another reminder of the importance of road safety for pedestrians, drivers and other road users, particularly during early-morning commutes.

Police appeal: Investigators are seeking information that could help establish what happened. No further conclusions about the cause of the collision should be drawn until the investigation progresses.