A dramatic collision in a residential area of Montreal resulted in the death of a 49-year-old man. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at approximately 6 AM at the intersection of Hochelaga and Bossuet streets in the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough.
Details of the Incident
The deceased was involved in a high-speed chase after stealing a vehicle just moments before the crash. He was driving recklessly along Bossuet Street, where the speed limit is set at 30 km/h. Witnesses reported that he failed to stop at the intersection, crashing into a passing van.
Impact and Consequences
- The stolen vehicle collided forcefully with the van.
- This impact sent the stolen car crashing into a nearby residential building, causing minor damage.
- Several parked cars in the vicinity were also damaged during the incident.
- Despite the severity of the collision, the van driver emerged without serious injuries.
Eyewitness accounts describe the front of the van as being severely damaged. The stolen vehicle was found with the driver partially ejected from the passenger side window. It appears he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Investigation Underway
Emergency responders pronounced the driver dead at the scene, indicating that he likely died instantly. Montreal police have dispatched collision investigators to reconstruct the events leading up to the crash.
As a result of the collision, Bossuet and Hochelaga streets were partially closed to traffic for several hours during the investigation.
