Police are investigating a train versus pedestrian fatality in Ste. Anne across the street from the Ste. Anne Hotel just before 5 pm Friday. 

Ste. Anne police say a young girl was riding her bike and was struck by a passing train while crossing the track at the pedestrian crossing between Gagnier Bay and Dawson Road.

A statement from CN Rail notes their thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family. An outpouring of grief and support is already being shown to the family of the victim by Ste. Anne residents through social media. 

CN Rail says the Ste. Anne Police Department is leading the investigation with the assistance of CN Police.