Peterborough Goaltender Passes Away From Fatal Crash In Ottawa

Peterborough-born goaltender Creed Jones has passed away after a fatal crash near the Highway 416/417 split in Ottawa on Friday night.

Photo courtesy of Gatineau Olympiques/Facebook.

The 24-year-old former U16 Peterborough Pete was one of two people killed that night according to Ontario Provincial Police.

“It is with great sadness that the Gatineau Olympiques organization has learned of the passing of one of our alumni, Creed Jones. Our thoughts are with his family and friends,” the Olypiques stated from an X post.

Creed’s other former teams, including the Peterborough Petes, paid their respects to the late goaltender on social media.

“The Peterborough Petes are saddened to learn about the passing of former minor Pete and Peterborough native Creed Jones. Our thoughts are with Creed’s family and friends during this difficult time.”

“The Wellington Dukes organization is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Duke Creed Jones. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.”

“The Saint John Sea Dogs are saddened to learn about the passing of former goaltender Creed Jones. Our thoughts are with Creed’s family and friends during this difficult time.”

Both drivers were seen travelling at high rates of speed before the collision as stated by the OPP. One rider was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was taken to the Ottawa Hospital’s Civic Campus before succumbing to their injuries.

The Olympiques said they will pay tribute to Jones in a game against one of his former teams, the Rimouski Océanic on Sept. 28 with details to follow.

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