The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) has launched a manhunt for two individuals suspected of causing a hit‑and‑run collision on Lac des Deux Montagnes at the start of August 2026. According to police, the suspects were operating a boat when they struck a jet ski, leaving the watercraft’s occupants in danger and then departing the scene.
Authorities say the incident occurred on the lake north of Montreal, a popular recreational area that draws boaters and jet‑skiers alike during the summer months. The collision is being investigated as a nautical hit‑and‑run, a serious offence that carries significant penalties under Quebec law. SPVM officers are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements to identify the boat’s registration and the two people believed to be responsible.
The police request that anyone who observed the collision, heard the boat’s engine, or captured images of the vessels involved contact investigators as soon as possible. Details such as the exact time of the event, the direction of travel, and the condition of the jet ski after the impact have not been released pending the ongoing investigation.
Lac des Deux Montains, part of the Ottawa River system, sees a high volume of water‑sport activity each summer. Incidents involving collisions between motorized vessels are relatively uncommon, and a hit‑and‑run scenario raises concerns for safety regulators and local residents. The SPVM emphasizes that the search for the suspects remains a priority, and that the investigation will continue until those responsible are located and held accountable.
No injuries have been reported in the immediate aftermath, and the jet ski’s occupants were able to return to shore without medical assistance. Police have not disclosed whether any charges have been filed at this stage, pending the identification and apprehension of the two individuals believed to have fled the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, and the SPVM will provide updates as new information becomes available.