Three people, including a child, died Friday evening after a collision on Boulevard Rolland-Cloutier in Lantier, according to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). The accident occurred when a female driver attempted to pass a vehicle turning right, resulting in a head-on collision with a southbound vehicle.
Details of the Collision on Route 329
The incident took place on Boulevard Rolland-Cloutier, also known as Route 329, in the Laurentians. According to initial information from the SQ, a woman was traveling north alone when she encountered a vehicle preparing to turn right.
The driver attempted to bypass the turning vehicle by moving into the left lane. At that moment, she crossed paths with a vehicle traveling south, making a collision unavoidable.
Did You Know? The accident occurred on a stretch of road identified as both Boulevard Rolland-Cloutier and Route 329.
Casualties and Emergency Response
The occupants of the southbound vehicle—identified by the SQ as a man, a woman, and a child—were all killed. Their deaths were confirmed at the hospital shortly after the crash.
The driver of the northbound vehicle sustained minor injuries. Emergency crews closed the affected section of the boulevard for a significant portion of the evening, eventually reopening the road around 9 p.m.
SQ Investigation and Potential Charges
An investigator from the Sûreté du Québec visited the scene to reconstruct the events. The agency is currently conducting an analysis to determine if criminal or traffic charges should be laid against the surviving driver.
Because the investigation is ongoing, the legal status of the driver remains undetermined. A possible next step involves the completion of the SQ’s technical analysis to establish the exact cause of the crash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was involved in the accident?
The crash involved a female driver traveling north and a second vehicle containing a man, a woman, and a child traveling south.
Where exactly did the crash happen?
The collision occurred on Boulevard Rolland-Cloutier (Route 329) in Lantier, located in the Laurentians.
Were there any survivors?
The driver of the northbound vehicle survived with minor injuries, while all three occupants of the southbound vehicle died.
What measures could be implemented to prevent passing accidents on regional roads?
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