A 75-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed early Sunday morning in Brochard on Montreal’s South Shore, a boulevard used by motorists to accelerate and rev their engines.
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“We moved here in April and since then we’ve always heard people using a lot of gas,” says Jeremy Chang, who lives with his partner and daughter. We listen in the morning, afternoon and evening.”
The 34-year-old’s comments echo those of many residents Newspaper Living on Louvre Crescent in Brossard.
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A car drives over a residential median in Brossard, Quebec, Canada. June 30, 2024 is Sunday. In this photo: Car in residential median. Mario Beauregard/Agence QMI
The segment runs along the Boulevard du Quartier, where a septuagenarian was hit head-on by a 21-year-old driver around 6:30 a.m.
Loss of control
The damage caused to the Hyundai partly proved the path taken by the young man, which was noted at the scene.
As he was heading west in that area, he veered off the boulevard and ended up in a cedar hedge, very close to a residence.
However, owner Samir Vali said that there was no damage to the building.
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A car drives over a residential median in Brossard, Quebec, Canada. June 30, 2024 is Sunday. In this photo: Longueville police at the scene. Mario Beauregard/Agence QMI
His tenant was briefly awakened by the impact, but he was unaware of the severity of the situation.
“There is less police surveillance in this area. Guaranteed, laments Sameer Vali. It is bad luck for the dead man, bad luck for the erring youth. “
A security perimeter was erected by the Longueuil Municipal Police Service. Several agents combed the scene in the morning.
As speed may have been a factor, the suspect in the case has been arrested and faces charges of dangerous driving causing death.
He met the investigating officers this afternoon.
straight line
For those living in this family’s neighborhood, the tragedy was no relief.
“It’s the first time an accident like this has happened, but it’s true that sometimes, things move quickly,” admits Anthony Carrere, who woke up to see emergency services on the scene. The sound of the engine can be heard from time to time,” he said.
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A car drives over a residential median in Brossard, Quebec, Canada. June 30, 2024 is Sunday. In this photo: A car at a residential reservation MARIO BEAUREGARD/AGENCY QMI
During this time, cyclists ride around, citizens walk their dogs daily and children roam the streets, especially during the school year.
“It’s a dual path, people start from the fire [de circulation] In a straight line and accelerates a little more,” he adds.
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