A 57-year-old man was killed in a traffic accident late Wednesday in Montreal East after he deviated from his lane and collided head on with a tractor truck.
Montreal police say calls were received at the 911 central around 5:40 p.m. to report the crash on Marien Avenue, near the intersection of Place Marien, in Montreal East.
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The vehicle was heading south when it deviated from its lane and went into the oncoming traffic, according to police.
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When police arrived, the driver was unconscious. His death was pronounced shortly after by medical authorities at the scene.
The driver of the truck, a 24-year-old man, was unharmed. He spoke with investigators.
Investigators also met with witnesses at the scene.
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