Ottawa police have laid charges in the pedestrian motor vehicle fatality that occurred on January 17th at approximately 8:30pm.

Police said 17 year old Nicholas Hickey was rushed to hospital in life threatening condition where he succumbed to his injuries.

Guillermo Escobedo-Hoyo, 37, was arrested and charged with second degree murder.

Investigators are asking for any witness to contact them at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.