A hit and run that killed a seven\u002Dyear\u002Dold girl Tuesday is a reminder of the dangers of crossing the street in Montreal, despite the city\u0027s Vision Zero strategy.
, dragging it a short distance? The child miraculously emerged unscathed. But Montrealers were rightfully shocked by the recklessness and cowardice of the driver who sped off without stopping.Article contentAccording to the Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal , there have been 17 fatal accidents involving pedestrians so far in 2022 on its territory, 18 if you count a work accident with a backhoe last weekend. Make that 19 with the latest young casualty.
The SPVM said it will be launching a city-wide safety campaign starting Tuesday night and lasting until Dec. 20. The department noted that the vast majority of serious accidents involving pedestrians occur within five metres of an intersection.
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