A pedestrian died Monday evening when she was struck by a car on Route 116 in Longueuil.

Longueuil police said the incident occurred at about 7 p.m. on the thoroughfare, also known as Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Blvd., near Cousineau Blvd.

The victim, in her 40s, was taken to hospital where she was declared dead.

The road was temporarily closed to allow police to examine the scene and the investigation was continuing on Tuesday.

Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to call police at 450-646-8500.

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