A man in his 60s is in critical condition after a violent crash Thursday evening in Saint‑Louis‑de‑Gonzague.
The accident happened around 7:30 p.m. on Route 236 when the driver veered off the road for reasons that remain unclear.
According to Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Sgt. Béatrice Dorsainville, the vehicle ended up overturned in a ditch. The driver was trapped inside and firefighters used extrication tools to free him.
The man was transported to hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Police set up a collision investigation scene and the road was completely closed for several hours. A temporary detour was put in place by the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable.
