Elderly woman struck by vehicle in Montreal’s Saint-Leonard borough

A 75-year-old woman is in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Montreal’s Saint-Léonard borough Monday morning,

Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after a woman, 75, was struck by a vehicle in the Saint-Léonard borough.

The SPVM received a 911 call reporting the collision shortly before 8:30 a.m. Monday morning at the intersection of Bélanger Street and Valdombre Street.

When officers and emergency crews arrived on the scene, they found the woman with serious injuries to her upper body.

She was transported to hospital in critical condition. Her condition has since improved, and authorities no longer fear for her life.

The circumstances surrounding the collision are still unknown.

A security perimeter has been set up so investigators can analyze the scene. The area is currently closed to traffic.

The investigation is ongoing.