A 26-year-old woman was killed and three others were seriously injured in a violent clash in Laval on Monday evening.
Just after 10:30 p.m., police were called to a crash on Route 335 near Perron Avenue.
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A northbound sport utility vehicle reportedly veered out of its lane to pass before colliding with another small Toyota vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.
A spokesperson for the Laval Police Service (SPL) said the passenger in the Toyota sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The 26-year-old driver and the 19-year-old driver of the SUV and his 24-year-old passenger were taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Charges may be filed against the 19-year-old driver for allegedly overtaking without permission.
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Investigators were dispatched to the scene to analyze the scene and determine the exact causes and circumstances of the collision.
Crews from the Ministry of Transport blocked traffic on R-335 overnight.
-With Audrey Gagnon, TVA Nouvelles
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