Saturday’s Ride the Rideau event has come to a halt as a cyclist was killed in a collision with a dump truck on River Road. Ottawa Police advise the route is currently closed between Nixon and Doyle. Motorists are advised to use Rideau Valley Drive as an alternate route.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service, East Division, Staff Sergeant Desk at 613-236-1222 ext. 3212.
Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.