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Pedestrian struck by car in Plateau-Mont-Royal

Montreal police responded to a call on Saturday night of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on St-Denis Street. File/Global News

A 20-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car on St-Denis Street on Saturday night.

Police received several 911 calls after witnesses saw a car hit a pedestrian at around 10 p.m.

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When officers arrived on the scene, they found the 20-year-old with injuries to his head. Police say he was conscious when transported to hospital and they don’t fear for his life.

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According to witnesses, the pedestrian was crossing St-Denis and travelling westbound toward Gilford Street but did not use a pedestrian crossing.

The 23-year-old driver of the vehicle sustained no injuries.

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