Pedestrian traffic injuries, fatalities continue to be a problem

It was a deadly year for pedestrians in Ottawa. At least 10 people died in pedestrian-involved collisions in that city in 2023, according to the Ottawa Police Service (OPS).

On one day in October, three people were hit by vehicles in two separate incidents, leaving one dead and prompting a warning from the Ottawa Safety Council for drivers to be cautious around pedestrians. 

“I want to emphasize the importance of drivers being not impaired, paying attention and not being distracted on the phone in any way,” executive director Jamie Kwong told the Ottawa Citizen. “In the end, research says 90 per cent of motor vehicle accidents can be prevented.

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