On August 28, a man was pronounced dead after his automobile was struck by a 53‑foot semi‑truck on Route 132 near the community of Sainte‑Angèle‑de‑Mérici, according to a statement from the Sûreté du Québec.
The collision occurred at the junction of de la Vallée Boulevard and Route 132, a rural segment of the highway. According to the report, the driver of the car turned onto Route 132 and was subsequently hit by the semi‑truck, which was traveling eastward toward the town of Amqui.
Emergency personnel arrived at the site shortly after the impact and confirmed the fatality at the scene. No other vehicles were reported to have been involved, and the investigation noted that there were no additional injuries beyond the loss of life.
The Sûreté du Québec has opened a formal investigation into the crash. Investigators will analyze available evidence, including vehicle data and road conditions, to determine the factors that led to the collision.
Route 132 serves as a primary corridor along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, linking a series of small towns and rural areas. The stretch near Sainte‑Angèle‑de‑Mérici is characterized by limited lighting and relatively low traffic volumes, conditions that can increase the difficulty of safely merging or turning onto the highway.
Authorities have not released further details about the identity of the deceased or any potential legal actions pending the outcome of the inquiry. The Sûreté du Québec has reminded drivers to exercise heightened caution when entering the highway from side streets, especially in rural sections where visibility may be reduced.