The Ottawa Police Service will not be laying charges in the cycling death of a Carleton master’s student.
On Oct. 18, second-year social work student Krista Johnson had a fatal accident while cycling on Bronson Avenue.
Johnson, 27, was travelling northbound in the southbound lanes on Bronson Avenue at approximately 7:45 p.m. A car travelling southbound on the avenue collided with Johnson.
Johnson was taken to the Ottawa Civic Hospital and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Collision Investigation Unit has concluded its investigation and the driver of the car will not face charges, according to an Ottawa Police news release.
Furthermore, the investigation determined that “speed was not a factor” because there wasn’t enough evidence to conclude that the driver was speeding.
In the release the Ottawa police reminded cyclists “to be vigilant and to be aware of their surroundings. Do not drive while distracted, handheld devices can hamper your ability to drive a bicycle just as it would a motor vehicle. All drivers need to share the road and all must obey traffic laws. Helmets are strongly recommended for all cyclists.”
On Oct. 22, flags flew at half-mast on campus, and a memorial service for Johnson was held by the School of Social Work.
