Police investigating after vehicle found engulfed in flames on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

Ontario Provincial Police say officers responding to a call for a crash on Highway 417 in Ottawa Friday morning found the vehicle engulfed in flames. (OPP/X)

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after an SUV was found engulfed in flames after a crash on Highway 417 in Ottawa.

Emergency crews responded to a collision in the westbound lanes of Hwy. 417 near Metcalfe Street shortly after 4 a.m. Friday.

“The vehicle was fully engulfed, and the driver was observed fleeing the scene,” OPP Const. Michael Fathi said on X.

“The registered owner was found safe and sound at their residence.”

#OttawaOPP is looking for assistance from the public in regards to a collision that happened early Friday morning. Shortly after 4:00 a.m., police were dispatched to a collision on #Hwy417 westbound near Metcalfe. The vehicle was fully engulfed, and the driver was observed… pic.twitter.com/V5OGKCrHzY

— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) April 4, 2025

Investigators are trying to determine who was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were involved.

A photo posted on social media showed a damaged red Nissan vehicle.

Hwy. 417 crash Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed on Highway 417 in Ottawa Friday morning. Police say the driver was seen fleeing the area. (OPP/X)

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to assist police with the investigation. You can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to case E250404012.