According to information collected on site, there is fear for the lives of those involved. Information which has however not yet been confirmed by the police. SQ spokesperson Hugues Beaulieu nevertheless emphasizes that the people involved suffered serious injuries.
Alcohol could be a significant risk factor. The driver who changed lanes will undergo a toxicology examination at the hospital.
— Hugues Beaulieu, spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec
The head-on collision occurred around 9:30 a.m. Route 169 was closed and motorists are advised to take a detour towards Mashteuiatsh. A specialist collision investigator must attend the scene of the accident.
The Côte du Cran is a sector recognized as problematic on the regional road network. Over the years, several accidents have occurred there.
Last December, the prefect of the MRC of Domaine-du-Roy, Yanick Baillargeon, announced work to come within five years, including a left turn lane and the lowering of almost five meters of the hill. .
