Pedestrian hit by SUV in Montreal, will survive: SPVM

The intersection of De Lorimier and Logan in Montreal on Oct. 14, 2025. (Andre Pelletier, CityNews)

By The Canadian Press

Posted October 14, 2025 6:54 am.

Last Updated October 14, 2025 10:54 am.

A young man was in critical condition after being struck by a car in Montreal on Monday evening, his life is now out of danger authorities confirmed on Tuesday morning.

Montreal police (SPVM) say that the collision involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) occurred shortly before 8:35 p.m. on De Lorimier Avenue between Logan Street and De Maisonneuve Blvd.

The victim, a 21-year-old man, was in “critical condition” when he was taken to hospital, said Florence Stafford, media relations officer for the SPVM. She added that the 58-year-old driver suffered no injuries.

The intersection of De Lorimier and Logan in Montreal on Oct. 14, 2025. (Andre Pelletier, CityNews)

Witnesses interviewed by police stated that the SUV was traveling southbound on De Lorimier Avenue. The accident occurred when the pedestrian crossed the street “from west to east, where there is no crosswalk,” explained Stafford.

SPVM investigators were on site to examine the scene.

–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews

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