Pedestrian in his 70s struck by car in Villeray

A man in his 70s is in critical condition after he was struck by a car this afternoon.

According to Montreal police, the man was crossing Christophe-ColombAvenue between Everett Street and Jean Talon Street East this afternoon, when he was hit by a car heading south.

The incident happened around 1:30 p.m.

Police said the man was taken to hospital with life-threatening head injuries.

As of midnight, police saidthe man was stillin critical condition.

According to police the driver was not injured.

Police say the incident was an accident the man was not crossing the street at a designated intersection.

Christophe-Colomb Avenue has been re-opened to traffic.