A 35-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing René-Lévesque Boulevard in downtown Montreal on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. near the intersection with Peel Street, according to Montreal police.
Emergency services arrived on the scene to find the woman with life-threatening injuries. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities.
Police have not released the identity of the victim pending notification of next of kin. The investigation is ongoing, and officers are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision. No arrests have been made at this time.
René-Lévesque Boulevard is a major thoroughfare in downtown Montreal, and the area was cordoned off for several hours as investigators gathered evidence. Traffic was diverted, and delays were reported in the area.
This is the latest in a series of pedestrian fatalities in Montreal, prompting renewed calls for improved road safety measures. The city has been implementing changes to reduce speed limits and enhance crosswalk visibility, but advocates argue more needs to be done to protect vulnerable road users.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Montreal police.
