Four-year-old struck by car on D'Iberville Street in Rosemont remains stable
A child attempting to cross between intersections was hit Saturday afternoon; investigation ongoing as Montreal records 16 traffic deaths this year.
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A 4-year-old was struck by a car Saturday, September 12 around 3 p.m. on D'Iberville Street near Beaubien Street in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough. The child, who was conscious with upper-body injuries, was transported to hospital and is in stable condition.
The 48-year-old driver was traveling north on D'Iberville when the collision occurred. The child had attempted to cross the street between two intersections, Beaubien and Elsdale Avenue. Police set up an investigation scene and interviewed several witnesses; the investigation remains ongoing. The driver has not been charged or cited, according to available information.
This incident follows a pattern of serious collisions across the city. Police set up an investigation scene and interviewed several witnesses; the investigation remains ongoing.
Road safety has been a municipal priority for years.
Whether the driver will face charges or citations
Pedestrian injury incident data for children under 5 in Montreal for 2023 and 2024
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
At a glance
Where did the collision happen?
D'Iberville Street near Beaubien Street in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough of Montreal.
What is the child's current condition?
The 4-year-old is in stable condition with upper-body injuries after being transported to hospital.
How did the collision occur?
The child attempted to cross D'Iberville Street between Beaubien Street and Elsdale Avenue while a 48-year-old driver was traveling north, resulting in the collision.
