A 78-year-old pedestrian hit in Longueuil is fighting for his life

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The Longueuil Agglomeration Police Department has set up a security perimeter at the corner of Daniel Street and Front Street.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Stéphane Grégoire

The Canadian Press

Published yesterday at 3:19 UTC

A 78-year-old man is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Longueuil on Saturday evening.

The accident occurred around 5:35 p.m. The driver of the vehicle allegedly struck the septuagenarian, who was walking near the intersection of Daniel and Front streets.

The 78-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured and taken to a hospital where we fear for his life, said officer Mélanie Mercille, spokeswoman for the Longueuil agglomeration police (SPAL). .

Reconstructors from the Longuillois police were scheduled to be on site Saturday evening to clarify the causes and circumstances of the accident.

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The Longueuil Agglomeration Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the accident.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Stéphane Grégoire