Swerving in the Canton of Hatley: a septuagenarian succumbs to his injuries

Speed could be one of the causes of this deadly swerve.

Share October 6, 2020 8:45 a.m. Updated at 3:18 p.m. Share Swerve in the Canton of Hatley: a septuagenarian succumbs to his injuries

René-Charles Quirion La Tribune The 75-year-old man involved in a road accident that occurred Monday evening in the Canton of Hatley succumbed to his injuries.

The Sûreté du Québec confirmed on Tuesday the death of the 75-year-old man from Waterville.

Speed could be one of the causes of this deadly swerve.

The septuagenarian lost control of his Jeep vehicle in a curve in Route 143. The vehicle rolled over and the driver was thrown out.

The man was taken to the CHUS to treat his serious injuries and his death was pronounced at the very end of the evening.

An SQ collision investigation specialist was dispatched to the scene to establish the circumstances of this accident.

Route 143 had been closed between rue Gosselin and chemin Guillemette for several hours to allow the investigation to proceed.