A motorcyclist dies after running off the road in Outaouais
The 30-year-old man, a resident of Gatineau, was attended to by first responders, who performed resuscitation manoeuvres. However, his death was pronounced shortly after the accident.
A 30-year-old motorcyclist lost his life on Sunday evening after veering off the road in Chelsea, located in the Outaouais region.
Emergency services were alerted shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Sunday when the man lost control of his motorcycle on Lac-Meech Road.
First responders arrived on the scene and attempted resuscitation, but despite their efforts, the 30-year-old Gatineau resident was pronounced dead shortly after the crash.
The MRC des Collines police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident. The investigation led to the temporary closure of Lac-Meech Road, which was reopened early Monday.
In addition to the police investigation, a coroner's inquiry is also underway.