Driver charged in Barrhaven crossing guard death makes brief court appearance

Artist sketch of Xzander Wright as he appeared during a court appearance on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Courtesy: Greg Banning)

The 19-year-old man charged in the hit-and-run death of a Barrhaven crossing guard made a brief court appearance Tuesday morning.

Xzander Wright is charged with failure to stop after an accident-causing death after the crossing guard was struck by a vehicle at the corner of Cedarview Road and Kennevale Drive on Monday, March 23.

Peter Clark, 55, died from his injuries in hospital.

Wright appeared in person for a bail hearing at the Ottawa Courthouse Tuesday morning, and the case was adjourned until April 7.

Wright remains in custody.

CTV News Ottawa reported last week that Wright is facing an impaired driving charge in connection with an incident last July in Brockville.

Wright was scheduled to appear in a Brockville court last Friday. The matter is now scheduled to go to trial in December.

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