Pedestrian killed, hit by STM bus in Saint-Laurent

A 65-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a city bus Monday night in Saint-Laurent.

According to Montreal police (SPVM), the incident happened around 9 p.m.

The intersection of MacDonald and Edouard-Laurin is seen in Saint-Laurent, March 5 2024. (Hayder Mahdy, CityNews Image)

The STM bus was traveling on Décarie Blvd. and was turning onto Édouard-Laurin Blvd. when the man was hit – near Côte-Vertu Metro station.

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He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 52-year-old driver of the bus was treated for shock. He had no physical injuries.

An investigation was opened by the SPVM to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.