Fatal Truck Accidents in Ottawa Kill Two | Ottawa Lawyer

Several devastating Ottawa motor vehicle accidents this week have left families grieving.

On Wednesday, February 16, 2010, a 64 year old man was killed as a pedestrian when he was struck by a dump truck.  The truck driver was turning right onto Metcalfe Street from Laurier Avenue in downtown Ottawa.

On Thursday, February 17, 2010, a two year old boy was killed when the car he was riding in was reportedly struck from behind by a truck while driving on the Queensway.  The driver of the car, the boy’s stepfather, was also injured.

Our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.

About the Author: Brenda Hollingsworth

Brenda Hollingsworth co-founded Ottawa’s Auger Hollingsworth in 2005 with her husband Richard Auger. Together, their mission was to create a personal injury law firm for Eastern Ontario that is unrivalled in the province for customer service and legal expertise. Brenda was named an Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under 40 award recipient and took home the Women’s Business Network’s Businesswoman of the Year award in the Professional category. She was also recognized as one of Ottawa Life Magazine’s “Top 50 People in the Capital.” She is often quoted as an expert and has appeared in media outlets such as CTV, The Globe and Mail, National Post, Ottawa Citizen, Sun Media, CBC, Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette, CFRA and many legal publications.

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