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Pedestrian killed in Côte Saint-Luc collision

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Pedestrian fatally struck in Côte Saint-Luc
WATCH: An 81-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle Saturday morning as he attempted to cross Côte-Saint-Luc Road near MacMahon Avenue – Dec 10, 2016

An 81-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle in the City of Côte Saint-Luc Saturday morning.

Montreal police said the collision happened shortly after 11 a.m. on Côte-Saint-Luc Road near MacMahon Avenue.

The driver, a 71-year-old man, was heading west on Côte-Saint-Luc Road when he struck the pedestrian, who police said was jaywalking.

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“He was crossing away from the intersection,” Montreal police spokesperson Daniel Lacoursière said.

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The victim was taken to hospital where he was declared dead.

Both the driver of the vehicle and a 70-year-old female passenger were also transported to hospital where they were treated for shock.

Collision experts were at the scene gathering evidence.

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