By Canadian Press

Quebec police arrest suspect after pedestrian killed in alleged hit and run

Jul 27, 2024 | 9:07 AM

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are investigating a fatal hit and run that took place early on Saturday morning near Mont-Tremblant, Que, in the Laurentians region of the province.

Police spokesperson Élizabeth Marquis-Guy said emergency services were called to the scene at around 2 a.m. after a man in his 30s was found on the ground with serious injuries.

The victim was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Police say they arrested a suspect in his 20s who allegedly hit the pedestrian with his vehicle and continued driving.

Marquis-Guy said the suspect could be charged with hit and run causing death as well as impaired driving.

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The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will be meeting with investigators later today.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 27, 2024.

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