The trial of a yacht captain began on Tuesday concerning a tragic incident that occurred on the St. Lawrence River last summer.
According to Montreal police, on the night of July 6, 2024, a group of 20 individuals were enjoying an outing on a yacht when at approximately 9:15 p.m., a 33-year-old tourist from Colombia tragically fell into the river near the Jacques Cartier Bridge and lost his life.
Sadly, the tourist was not equipped with a life jacket, and it took three days for authorities to recover his body close to Promenade-Bellerive Park in the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve area.
Following an inquiry, the SPVM discovered several violations related to the yacht and its captain.
The 62-year-old captain was apprehended by Montreal police on May 6, 2025, but was subsequently released on certain conditions and a commitment to appear in court at a later time.
Eventually, on Sept. 30, he was formally accused of criminal negligence resulting in death.
People who possess additional information pertinent to this case that has not yet been disclosed to law enforcement are urged to come forward by contacting 911 or their local police department. Alternatively, individuals can opt to reach out to Info-Crime Montréal anonymously and securely at 514-393-1133 or by utilizing the reporting form on infocrimemontreal.ca.
