A Naked Man Died After He Ran Onto The Highway Outside Montreal & Was Hit By A Vehicle

He started running after police tried to stop him.
A Naked Man Died After He Ran Onto The Highway Outside Montreal & Was Hit By A Vehicle
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The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) is investigating a tragic event that occurred in Brossard Thursday night. According to investigators, a naked man who ran onto the highway died after a collision with a vehicle.

An 11:43 p.m call first reported "a naked man on boulevard Marie-Victorin who appeared intoxicated" to Longueuil police (SPAL).

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On July 16, at approximately 11:43 p.m., a call was reportedly made to SPAL concerning a naked man on boulevard Marie-Victorin who appeared intoxicated.

Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI)

Police attempted to stop the man, who then "took Highway 132 and was struck by a vehicle around 11:50 p.m.," the BEI says.

"He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead."

Witnesses are encouraged to contact the BEI at www.bei.gouv.qc.ca.

This article's cover image is used for illustrative purposes only.

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    Thomas MacDonald was the Senior Editor of MTL Blog. He received a B.A. with honours from McGill University in 2018 and worked as a Writer and Associate Editor before entering his current role. He is proud to lead the MTL Blog team and to provide its readers with the information they need to make the most of their city.

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