A 71-year-old pedestrian struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in Montreal’s Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough has died in hospital.

Details of the Collision

The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. on Grenet Street near De Mesy Street, between two intersections, as the man attempted to cross the road. Montreal police spokesperson Manuel Couture indicated that the pedestrian may have suffered a medical emergency and collapsed onto the roadway before an oncoming vehicle struck him.

Driver and Response

The driver, a 59-year-old man, could not stop in time to avoid the collision. He sustained no injuries but received treatment for shock following the crash. Emergency services transported the pedestrian to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities continue to probe the crash’s cause, evaluating factors such as vehicle speed, driver distraction, and potential influences from the surrounding urban environment.