Quebec’s chief coroner on Wednesday renewed a call for the province’s transport ministry to introduce safety upgrades on Highway 50 after a fatal head‑on collision that occurred late last year.
The coroner’s office said the accident, which resulted in a death, underscored longstanding concerns about the highway’s safety record. The incident involved two vehicles colliding head‑on, and the loss of life prompted the coroner to file a formal recommendation to the ministry.
In the recommendation, the coroner urged the ministry to assess the roadway for potential improvements, citing the need for measures that could reduce the risk of similar collisions. Specific actions were not detailed in the public statement, but the call aligns with earlier requests made by the coroner’s office regarding Highway 50.
The transport ministry has previously been approached by the coroner’s office on safety matters concerning the route, which stretches across the province and carries a mix of commuter and commercial traffic. Officials have not yet released a response to the latest request, and no timeline for any upgrades has been announced.
Highway 50 has been the focus of safety discussions for several years, with motorists and local officials raising concerns about sightlines, roadway width, and collision frequency. The recent fatal crash has added urgency to those discussions, according to the coroner’s office.
The coroner’s repeated appeals reflect an ongoing effort to influence provincial policy on road safety. The office indicated that it will continue to monitor the situation and may issue further recommendations if progress is not observed. The ministry’s next steps remain to be disclosed.