Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by vehicle in South Keys parking lot

A sign cautions drivers to watch for pedestrians where an elderly woman suffered critical injuries from being hit by a vehicle on March 9, 2026. (Andrew Adlington/CTV News Ottawa)

The Ottawa Police Service says a pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a vehicle that was being driven in the parking lot at the South Keys Shopping Centre.

The collision happened at around 3 p.m. Monday, police said.

Ottawa paramedics say the victim was a woman in her 80s and was transported to the trauma centre in critical condition.

Ottawa police say the fatal collision investigations unit is investigating.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage who hasn’t yet spoken to police is asked to call investigators at 613-236-1222, extension 2345.

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