Road worker struck and killed by unoccupied vehicle in Pointe-Claire

A road worker was struck and killed by an unoccupied vehicle early Thursday morning on Highway 40 in Pointe-Claire, Que, near Saint-Jean Boulevard.

A road worker was struck and killed by an unoccupied vehicle early Thursday morning on Highway 40 in Pointe-Claire, Que, near Saint-Jean Boulevard.

According to provincial police (SQ), the vehicle, which was assigned to the worker, was parked on the side of the highway while he was on foot. 

Around 3:15 a.m., the unoccupied vehicle began moving for reasons currently unclear, striking the worker, who was in his 30s.

He was rushed to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

As of 7:00 a.m., the 40 westbound remains partially closed to traffic while SQ collision investigators gather more information.

Quebec's workplace safety board, the CNESST, is also investigating.