Ottawa Police have identified the pedestrian struck and killed in Centretown Friday afternoon.

Brian Thompson, 53, of Ottawa was killed when he was hit by a car at Somerset and Rochester Street. The man was transported to hospital in critical condition, but succumbed to his injuries.

Ottawa Police turned to the public to help identify the individual who witnesses said was leaving a nearby laundromat before he was struck.

The Ottawa Police Collision Investigations Unit is leading the on-going investigation. No charges have been laid.