Collision at Island Park Drive and Clearview

Another collision occurred at the intersection of Island Park Drive and Clearview Avenue at 8:30 am on Thursday, January 22nd. This most recent crash has sparked urgent calls from residents and the Island Park Community Association for a four-way, signalized traffic light to improve safety.

The crash occurred when a red vehicle travelling eastbound on Clearview entered too far into the intersection and was struck by a blue vehicle travelling southbound on Island Park Drive. A child riding in the red car was injured and transported by ambulance. The driver of the blue vehicle was not hurt.

Residents say the incident is the latest in a long pattern of crashes at the busy intersection. The Island Park Community Association (IPCA) has been calling on both the National Capital

Commission (NCC) and the City of Ottawa to install a four-way traffic signal at the location for years.

According to residents who were on the scene, an RCMP officer responding to the collision

stated that police routinely recommend a four-way traffic light to the NCC after every accident at the intersection. Community members say the recommendation has yet to result in meaningful action.

Safety concerns extend beyond vehicle collisions. Witnesses reported that, despite the

presence of emergency crews, vehicles continued to ignore the flashing pedestrian lights on

Island Park Drive. In a separate incident the same morning, a driver using Clearview as a

cut-through route reportedly ran a stop sign as a pedestrian was already crossing.

Local elected officials have expressed support for signalizing the intersection. The office of Kitchissippi Ward Councillor Jeff Leiper confirmed it has raised concerns with both City staff and the NCC and supports the installation of a traffic light. Residents have also reached out to Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi’s office, urging federal involvement due to the NCC’s authority and maintenance of Island Park Drive.

Community members are now calling for a coordinated response involving all affected

stakeholders, including the NCC, the City of Ottawa, the RCMP, and representatives from

surrounding neighbourhoods. They argue that a four-way signal is a straightforward, proven

solution that would significantly reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

“Action is needed,” one resident wrote in correspondence following the crash. “It is just a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or killed.”

Residents say that without changes, collisions will continue, and are urging decision-makers to prioritize safety and implement a solution.