Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a vehicle crashed into a hydro pole during a police pursuit in Mirabel on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The incident occurred when officers attempted to stop the vehicle, which then fled and subsequently collided with a pole. The driver sustained injuries and was transported to hospital. The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) has taken over the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash and whether police actions were appropriate. The BEI is urging any witnesses to come forward with information. This incident adds to ongoing scrutiny of police pursuit policies in Quebec.
