A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after being hit by a car while riding his electric scooter in the borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville on Monday.
Montreal police (SPVM) say the incident occurred around 6:50 p.m. near the intersection of Lachapelle and Émile Nelligan Street.
The victim was heading east across Lachapelle Street and attempted to cross near the intersection.
“He was then allegedly hit by a vehicle that was traveling north,” said SPVM spokesperson Antony Dorelas.
The teenager was transported to hospital and authorities fear for his life.
The investigation is ongoing.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews