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 incident is being investigated by the Sûreté du Québec, which confirmed that the driver of the truck has not been identified.
The collision occurred at the intersection of de la Vallée Boulevard and Route 132, a stretch of road that runs through the municipality of Sainte‑Angèle‑de‑Mérici in Quebec. According to police, the truck driver was turning onto the highway when the impact took place, resulting in a single fatality.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the crash was reported. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the location. No additional injuries were reported, and the semi‑truck remained on the roadway pending removal by authorities.
Sûreté du Québec officers secured the area, collected evidence, and began a formal investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision. The police have stated that the driver of the semi‑truck is an unidentified male and that further details will be released as the inquiry progresses.
Investigators are expected to review witness statements, vehicle data, and road conditions to establish a comprehensive account of the event. The Sûreté du Québec has asked the public to refrain from speculation until the investigation is complete, and it will provide updates as new information becomes available.