A man died after his vehicle was struck by a 53‑foot semi‑truck on Route 132 near Sainte‑Angèle‑de‑Mérici on August 28, 2026, the Sûreté du Québec reported. The driver of the smaller vehicle turned onto the highway and was hit by the semi‑truck that was traveling toward the town of Amqui.
Police officers arrived at the scene and confirmed a single fatality. No other vehicles were involved and no additional injuries were reported. The crash occurred on a rural segment of Route 132 that runs through eastern Quebec, an area known for its low‑traffic, two‑lane roadway.
Investigators from the provincial police have opened a case to determine the circumstances that led to the collision. While the exact cause has not been released, authorities noted the length of the semi‑truck, measuring 53 feet, as a factor in the severity of the impact. The location of the accident, near the small community of Sainte‑Angèle‑de‑Mérici, is a short distance from other regional routes that connect to larger centers such as Amqui.
The Sûreté du Québec advises drivers to exercise caution when merging onto or crossing rural highways, especially where larger commercial vehicles are present. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be provided as they become available.