A woman remained unconscious in hospital Friday after an SUV struck her in downtown Montreal, according to police, who are still searching for the driver.
The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of René-Lévesque Blvd. W. and St-Laurent Blvd. in the Ville-Marie borough, a statement from the Montreal police said.
The vehicle is believed to be a dark-coloured Hyundai Tucson from between 2022 and 2025. It was travelling eastbound on René-Lévesque when it struck a pedestrian.
The woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries and remains unconscious, police said.
The vehicle briefly stopped after the collision and the driver got out before returning to the SUV and driving away.
Police are now seeking a Black man in his 30s with a black beard.
The case is being handled by the force’s Collision Investigation Unit, which appealed to the public for information that could help identify the driver.
Anyone who has information about the vehicle is asked to contact 911 or their local police station. Rewards of up to $5,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.
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