Woman killed in collision, Highway 720 exit closed at Notre-Dame

A 26-year-old woman died on Monday morning after the car she was riding in crashed at the Notre-Dame West exit from westbound Highway 720.

Around 2 a.m., a call was made to 911 to indicate that an accident occurred just off the highway.

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“High speed was a factor as the car lost control.” Montreal police spokesperson Benoit Boiselle said. “The 26-year-old male driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.”

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Three passengers were in the vehicle at the time.

The female victim was pronounced dead at the hospital around 6 a.m. on Monday.

The Notre-Dame West exit of westbound Highway 720 and Notre-Dame West between Monk and Angrignon were closed Monday morning as police investigated.