Police seek witnesses to hit-and-run collision that killed motorcyclist in Montreal

A Surete du Quebec (SQ) squad car. (Daniel J. Rowe/CTV News)

Quebec provincial police (SQ) are searching for witnesses to a fatal hit-and-run where a motorcyclist was killed on a highway in Montreal.

Police believe that a vehicle struck the rider after he was thrown from his bike after colliding with a concrete wall on June 6 at around 9:45 p.m. on Highway 15 northbound just before the Turcot Interchange (exit 63).

“The investigation suggests that the motorcyclist was thrown into the opposite [southbond] lane and was then struck by a vehicle, leaving debris on the road,” the SQ said in a news release. “However, the driver of that vehicle did not remain at the scene.”

The man in his 20s was unconscious when transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

“Investigators are seeking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident, particularly the occupant(s) of the vehicle involved in the incident,” the SQ said.

Those with information on the crash are asked to call 1-800-659-4264.