Montreal police are investigating a hit-and-run incident that caused property damage early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in the city's downtown area, and authorities are now searching for the driver involved. No injuries were reported, but the collision left significant damage to nearby structures.
Incident Details
According to the Service de Police de la Ville de Montreal (SPVM), officers responded to a call around 5:30 a.m. on May 26, 2026, after a vehicle struck a building and fled the scene. The driver abandoned the vehicle a few blocks away and escaped on foot. Police have not released a description of the suspect but are reviewing surveillance footage from the area.
Property Damage and Investigation
The collision caused structural damage to a commercial property, though no one was inside at the time. The building's facade was compromised, and debris scattered across the sidewalk. Authorities cordoned off the area for several hours while engineers assessed the safety of the structure. The SPVM is urging anyone with information to come forward.
This incident comes amid a series of traffic-related events in Montreal, including a recent fatal crash involving a motorcyclist on Bayview Avenue. Police are reminding drivers to remain at the scene of any accident to avoid criminal charges.
