Smiths Falls police say a woman is facing charges after allegedly striking two pedestrians with her car on Friday. According to a news release from police, two pedestrians were struck by a silver Cadillac on Empress Avenue in Smiths Falls around 7:56 p.m. The vehicle was then driven off the roadway and collided with a fence. Police say the two pedestrians were taken to the Ottawa Hospital trauma centre with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver, who abandoned the vehicle and left the area on foot, was taken into custody approximately two hours after the crash. Police say she is facing multiple charges. The accused remains in custody and an investigation is ongoing.
