Man in critical condition after crash in Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague

Police lights on March 31, 2025. (Pamela Pagano, CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted March 6, 2026 10:58 am.

Last Updated March 6, 2026 11:00 am.

A man in his 60s is in critical condition after a violent crash Thursday evening in Saint‑Louis‑de‑Gonzague.

The accident happened around 7:30 p.m. on Route 236 when the driver veered off the road for reasons that remain unclear.

According to Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Sgt. Béatrice Dorsainville, the vehicle ended up overturned in a ditch. The driver was trapped inside and firefighters used extrication tools to free him.

The man was transported to hospital where he remains in critical condition.

Police set up a collision investigation scene and the road was completely closed for several hours. A temporary detour was put in place by the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable.

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