A five-year-old child and a 63-year-old man are in hospital Monday morning after being hit by a car in Montreal’s east end.
Montreal police (SPVM) received several 911 calls about the incident at 8 a.m. in the Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles borough.
“The two pedestrians were crossing 81e Avenue west to east as a vehicle was travelling south,” said Antony Dorelas, a spokesperson with Montreal police. “That’s when the collision occurred.”
The two were transported to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
“We fear for the life of the child,” said Dorelas.
The 34-year-old driver is also being treated for shock.
An investigation is underway.