The OPP has charged one person after police were called out to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital just before midnight on Saturday (February 19th, 2022).
Officers say 29-year-old Jordana Yakabuskie was struck and killed while outside a vehicle on Highway 17 in Horton Township.
A section of Highway 17 was closed for the investigation.
OPP have charged 27-year-old Cole Allard of Petawawa with manslaughter and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.
The day before the collision, Allard could be seen posting videos with the victim at the “freedom convoy” downtown Ottawa.
A post mortem examination will be conducted.
Local police are asking anyone that may have been driving in the area or who may have dashcam footage of Highway 17 from Gillan Road to Goshen Road on Saturday between 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm to please call Renfrew OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Pembroke courthouse on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022.