Pedestrian hit by police vehicle
CBC News
Posted: Sep 9, 2011 6:56 PM ET
Last Updated: Sep 9, 2011 8:08 PM ET
René Lévesque Boulevard West between Union and University was closed as police investigated the crash.
A man was taken to hospital after he was hit by a police car Friday evening at the corner of René Lévesque Boulevard and University Street.
Montreal police said the pedestrian suffered an injury to his ankle, but it is not life-threatening.
The westbound lanes of René Lévesque were closed shortly before 6 p.m. as police investigated the crash.
The investigation will be handled by an outside police service.
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