34-year-old man dead after ATV accident in Sherbrooke
Posted March 24, 2025 10:59 am.
A 34-year-old man died in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident in Sherbrooke on Saturday evening.
According to Sherbrooke police, the man, who was unconscious, was spotted around 6 p.m. by a witness on the trails near Rhéaume Road.
Emergency services attended the scene and treated the victim. The man from Saint-Denis-de-Brompton was taken to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
A police investigation has been opened to shed light on this incident. Witnesses were interviewed, while a forensic technician analyzed the scene.
According to initial reports, the ATV driver lost control of the vehicle and was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
A party with family and friends was taking place at a nearby residence.
Sherbrooke police say they are investigating “all hypotheses” in this case, including alcohol, speed, and a false maneuver. The vehicle has been seized for forensic examination.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
