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Infant transported to Montreal hospital after pregnant woman struck by car

A pregnant woman was struck by a car, Wednesday, August 10, 2016. TVA

A newborn that was delivered during a fatal accident in Quebec City was transported to a Montreal-area hospital after her condition worsened overnight.

The baby was delivered after a pregnant woman was struck by a car Wednesday at a pedestrian crossing.

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The mother later died of her injuries.

Authorities believe the motorist fell ill at the wheel and hit the 27-year-old mother before crashing into two parked cars.

He was transported to hospital, but his life is not considered to be in danger.

The incident is still under investigation.

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