Woman struck by vehicle in South Keys parking lot dies

A pedestrian crosses the street near Loblaws in the South Keys Shopping Centre in Ottawa on March 10, 2026. (Andrew Adlington/CTV News Ottawa)

The Ottawa Police Service says an 83-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot at the South Keys Shopping Centre.

According to police, a driver struck a pedestrian with a vehicle in the busy parking lot on Bank Street at around 3 p.m. on Monday.

Ottawa paramedics said the woman was transported to the hospital in life-threatening condition. On Wednesday, Ottawa police said she had died of her injuries.

Police are seeking witnesses to the crash as the investigation continues.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who might have dashcam footage of the incident and who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact the OPS Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222 extension 2345.

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