Boy, 8, dies after being hit by car while leaving day camp in Montreal
Posted Jul 23, 2020 03:06:35 PM.
MONTREAL — An eight-year-old boy died after he was struck by a car outside a day camp in Montreal Wednesday.
The incident occurred around 4 p.m. as the child was crossing the street to meet a parent in the St-Henri neighbourhood southwest of downtown.
Montreal police say the boy was conscious when officers arrived on scene but later died in hospital of his injuries.
They say the 34-year-old driver was treated at the scene for shock, but neither she nor her 31-year-old passenger were injured.
Police say the driver came to a full halt at a stop sign, but struck the child when she started driving again.
The day camp announced it will be closed for the rest of the week, and the borough mayor said psychological help will be made available for camp staff and clients.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2020.
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