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Collision with car lands pedestrian in hospital

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Pedestrian struck by car recovering in hospital
WATCH ABOVE: A 23-year-old man is recovering in hospital after he was hit by a car while crossing Berri Street, at the corner of Ste-Catherine Street, early Sunday morning – Aug 14, 2016

A 23-year-old man is recovering in hospital after he was hit by a car while crossing Berri Street, at the corner of Ste-Catherine Street.

Police were called to the scene at 12:35 a.m. Sunday.

The pedestrian was struck by a car heading south on Berri Street, as he was heading east along Ste-Catherine Street.

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He was rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

However it is still unclear whether the pedestrian or the 19-year-old driver of the car ignored traffic signals.

According to police it is possible one of the two crossed against a red light.

Collision experts were at the scene overnight in an attempt to shed some light on the circumstances leading to the crash.

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The investigation continues.

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