17-year-old arrested after fleeing police and crashing into Longueuil home
A vehicle struck a house near Papineau Street and Curé-Poirier Boulevard on Tuesday night after the teenage driver refused to pull over during a traffic stop.
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A 17-year-old driver was arrested at the scene after a vehicle crashed into a home in Vieux-Longueuil on Tuesday night while police were pursuing the vehicle.
Longueuil police initiated a traffic stop for a road infraction near the intersection of La Fayette Boulevard and Chemin du Coteau-Rouge on Tuesday evening. The driver allegedly refused to pull over, prompting a police chase. The vehicle ultimately crashed into a home near the intersection of Papineau Street and Curé-Poirier Boulevard.
Two residents inside the home sustained minor injuries. The 17-year-old was arrested at the scene. Longueuil police (SPAL) are conducting the investigation, and charges may be filed later. The source material does not specify whether the vehicle was stolen or provide the exact time the crash occurred or the extent of damage to the home.
At a glance
Where did the vehicle crash in Longueuil?
The vehicle crashed into a home near the intersection of Papineau Street and Curé-Poirier Boulevard in Vieux-Longueuil.
Why did police pursue the vehicle?
The driver refused to pull over during a traffic stop that Longueuil police initiated for a road infraction near La Fayette Boulevard and Chemin du Coteau-Rouge.
What happened to the residents in the home?
Two residents inside the home sustained minor injuries from the crash.
