Man struck by vehicle crossing street near Palais des congrès

A 65-year-old man is in hospital after being hit while crossing the street Friday morning in the Ville-Marie borough near the Palais des congrès.

“A collision occurred between a pedestrian and a vehicle at the corner of Chenneville Street and Viger Ave. West around 10:50 a.m.,” said Montreal police (SPVM) spokesperson Antony Dorelas.

“Upon arrival at the scene, the police set up a security perimeter. They took care of the victim, who was rushed to hospital.”

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The pedestrian’s life is not in danger.

Officers from the Collision Investigation Section are on scene to analyze the circumstances surrounding the incident.

-with files from La Presse Canadienne