A fatal incident occurred in Vanier as a result of an SUV backing into a barber shop, leaving one man dead and another critically injured. The tragic event took place at CuTzz Barber Salon on McArthur Avenue, with emergency services responding around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Ottawa police confirmed that a man in his thirties succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital, while a 32-year-old man who was also struck remains in serious but stable condition. Both individuals were inside the barber shop when the accident occurred.
The 57-year-old female driver of the SUV is facing charges related to impaired driving, specifically drug impairment, as per the police statement. Following the collision, McArthur Avenue was temporarily closed but has since resumed normal traffic flow.
The image shows CuTzz barber shop boarded up the morning after the incident, depicting the aftermath of the tragic event.