Hit-and-run injures six near Saint-Tite Western Festival, police arrest suspect
Six pedestrians were injured after a vehicle struck them on Saint-Joseph Boulevard in Saint-Tite early Saturday, and a man in his 20s was taken into custody.
Around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, a vehicle struck a group of pedestrians on Saint-Joseph Boulevard in Saint-Tite, Quebec, injuring six individuals who were later transported to hospital. Witnesses reported the driver fled the scene; the car was located near Quebec City about an hour later, and police arrested a man in his 20s for questioning. The Sûreté du Québec is conducting a criminal investigation, and the boulevard will remain closed to traffic between Du Couvent and Moulin Streets while investigators work.
Festival Western de St-Tite announced that the event will proceed despite the incident, emphasizing safety for attendees. Leaders of the Quebec Liberal Party, Coalition Avenir Québec and Parti Québécois, who were slated to appear at the festival, posted condolences on X. The incident occurred as the town hosts the popular Western Festival, drawing significant regional attention.
Why it matters
The attack highlights public safety concerns at a major regional festival and triggers a police investigation.
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