Montreal: a pedestrian fatally hit by a vehicle

A 32-year-old pedestrian succumbed to his injuries after being violently hit by a vehicle Tuesday evening in the borough of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, in Montreal.


Montreal: a pedestrian fatally hit by a vehicle

The collision occurred around 7:50 p.m. when the victim, who was trying to cross Hochelaga Street at De La Salle Avenue, was hit by a car traveling eastbound.


Montreal: a pedestrian fatally hit by a vehicle

The 30-year-old was taken to hospital in critical condition where he succumbed to his serious injuries, said Mariane Allaire Morin of the Montreal Police Service.


Montreal: a pedestrian fatally hit by a vehicle

As for the driver of the vehicle, he was also transported to a hospital center to treat post-traumatic shock, said the SPVM.


Montreal: a pedestrian fatally hit by a vehicle

Collision investigation technicians were called to the scene to analyze the scene protected by a security perimeter and try to determine the circumstances of the accident.


Montreal: a pedestrian fatally hit by a vehicle

The investigation is continuing, but speed could be involved in this fatal collision, added the SPVM spokesperson.


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