Woman, 78, fatally struck by car in Rosemont

UPDATE: A 78-year-old woman was killed after she was struck by a car in Rosemont early Tuesday morning.

The incident happened around 6:30 a.m. at the corner of Papineau Avenue and Saint-Zotique Street.

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Montreal police responded to the scene after multiple witnesses called 911.

Police say the woman was crossing Papineau Avenue northbound when a car making a left-hand turn eastbound struck her.

“When the officers arrived, they found the victim unconscious on the ground. First responders attempted CPR and the victim was quickly transported to hospital in critical condition,” said Montreal police spokesperson Véronique Dubuc.

“The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after 7 a.m.”

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Papineau Avenue between Bélanger and Beaubien Street, and Saint-Zotique Street between Marquette and Cartier Street were closed as police investigated.