Cyclist suffers ‘life-threatening’ injuries after being struck by vehicle in Stittsville

A cyclist in their 30s is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Stittsville Tuesday afternoon.

Ottawa paramedics say first responders were called to Sweetnam Drive near Henry Douglas Drive shortly before 5 p.m.

Paramedics spokesperson Marc-Antoine Deschamps says the cyclist was transported to hospital with “life-threatening” injuries.

Ottawa police say investigators would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or who has video footage of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.

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