The impact was violent and the septuagenarian was seriously injured. Elements of Samu summoned to the scene have rushed to hospital in Rose-Belle.
But the victim, aged 73, passed away a few minutes later. His body was transported to the Princess Margaret Orthopaedic Centre for autopsy.
Deaths due to multiple injuries
The report of the post mortem examination performed by a medical examiner concluded that the victim died due to multiple injuries.
The driver the car, aged 31, is also a resident of Chemin Grenier. He was taken to the police station to give his version of events. A blood alcohol test was negative.
Police are investigating to determine the exact causes that led to this tragedy.
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