Ottawa brain injury lawyer, David Hollingsworth– My thoughts go out to the families of these young men. I know this intersection well and am sad to hear of the death of a young man. My thoughts are with the other three men and their families at this time. I wish you all a healthy recovery.
Early morning rescue attempt involved paramedic crews from outlying areas. A 21-year-old man is dead and two other young men are in critical condition after a car slammed into a tree and rolled over just north of the Ottawa River Parkway. The car had just crossed the Champlain Bridge from Gatineau early Sunday morning. A fourth man in the car was listed in serious condition early Sunday by Ottawa paramedics.

The car was travelling at high speed and only one of the four men is believed to have been wearing a seatbelt, according to Michael O’Brien, superintendent of operations for the Ottawa Paramedic Service. The crash occurred at about 3:15 a.m.

Bystanders were able to pull two of the men from the vehicle, while firefighters and paramedics extricated the other two men, O’Brien said in a release.

One of the four men died later in hospital, said collision investigator Const. Brian Dodds of Ottawa police. He said the victim was 21 years old and, like the three others, an Ontario resident.

The four young men were believed to be roommates who lived in a row unit at 1155 Meadowlands Dr. One owned the silver Volkswagen Jetta that was involved in the accident.

Yesterday, a tarp-covered motorcycle was stored in the backyard of their home, while another motorcycle could be seen in the living room. A neighbour said they were nice young men who were always sweet to the children in the neighbourhood.
O’Brien issued a release describing the injuries:

- A male, 21, with critical head and facial injuries and an open fracture to his right arm;

- A male in his 20s with critical head and facial injuries and injuries to his abdomen;

- A male in 20s with critical head injuries and multiple fractures to his left leg and right shoulder; and

- A male in is 20s with injuries to his abdomen and chest in serious condition.

Although Dodds said he believed the man who died was the first in that group, he was unable to confirm that, and paramedic service officials were unavailable to comment later Sunday morning.

A relative said Matthew Dorion, 23, was in surgery at The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic campus. Along with four paramedic units and two supervisors from the Ottawa Paramedic Service, units from Prescott-Russell and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry helped with the rescue attempt.
Police are investigating.

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If you or a loved one has been injured or died as the result of an accident, you may be entitled to accident benefits you are not receiving. As an Ottawa lawyer specializing in personal injury and brain injury, I meet with people daily who have been seriously hurt and need help. Visit my website at www.ottawainjury.ca, call me at 613 978-9549 or email info@ottawainjury.ca for more information and a free consultation.

David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Brain Injury Lawyer