2 pedestrians in critical condition after vehicle collision in Saint Laurent – Montreal

Two pedestrians are in critical condition after being hit by a car in the Saint Laurent borough on Sunday afternoon.

According to police, the car exited a parking lot along Côte-de-Liesse Road, near Hébert Street. The 28-year-old driver began heading west until he skidded and veered off the road for some reason still unknown, hitting a 19-year-old woman on the sidewalk.

The vehicle kept moving until it hit a street lamp, which fell to the ground, injuring a 23-year-old man who was also on the sidewalk.

Police say both victims were taken to hospital, along with multiple witnesses in shock.

The driver was not injured and might face charges.