A 40‑year‑old woman attempted to take a truck from a vehicle dealership in Sainte‑Julienne, Quebec, on September 9, 2026, and the vehicle subsequently struck a Hydro‑Québec utility pole.
The incident unfolded at the dealership’s lot, where the woman reportedly tried to drive the truck away without authorization. While maneuvering the stolen vehicle, she lost control and collided with a pole owned by the provincial electricity provider, Hydro‑Québec.
The collision involved only the truck and the utility pole; no other vehicles or individuals were reported to be involved in the crash. The event took place within the boundaries of Sainte‑Julienne, a town in the province of Quebec.
Hydro‑Québec, the owner of the pole, was identified as a party affected by the crash. The truck, which had been displayed for sale at the dealership, was the object of the attempted theft that led to the accident.
Authorities were alerted to the situation following the crash. The 40‑year‑old suspect’s actions, which included the attempted theft and the resulting impact with the utility pole, are central to the investigation.
The dealership, where the theft attempt occurred, is a local business that sells vehicles to the community. The incident underscores the risks associated with unauthorized vehicle removal and the potential for property damage when such attempts go awry.
No further details about injuries, damage assessments, or subsequent legal proceedings have been released at this time. The incident remains under investigation, with the focus on the circumstances surrounding the attempted theft and the resulting collision with Hydro‑Québec infrastructure.