May 24, 2018 6:03 am
Updated: May 24, 2018 6:05 am

Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by car

A pedestrian was hit by a car while crossing on a red light in Saint-Leonard. Thursday, 24 May 2018.

Yannick Gadbois / Global News
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A 19-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday morning after being hit by a car in Saint-Leonard. It happened on the corner of Jean-Talon and Lacordaire.

Montreal Police said the pedestrian was crossing Jean-Talon on a red light around 1 a.m. and caught the driver of a northbound car by surprise.

They said the 50-year-old driver was unable to avoid the collision and was treated for shock on the scene.

The young man was transported to hospital with serious injuries and head trauma.

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