Two motorcyclists were killed in a collision on the Gaspé Peninsula on Saturday, June 28, 2026, according to Quebec provincial police (SQ). The crash occurred on Route 132 near the municipality of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts around 9:13 a.m. EDT.
Details of the Incident
The two victims, a man and a woman in their 50s, were pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved. The SQ's collision investigation unit is probing the cause of the accident.
Route 132 was closed for several hours as investigators gathered evidence. The road has since reopened.
Impact and Safety Reminder
This incident marks the third fatal motorcycle crash in the Gaspé region this year, according to SQ statistics. Authorities urge motorcyclists to exercise caution, especially on winding roads and during poor weather conditions.
“We remind all drivers to share the road responsibly and to be vigilant of motorcyclists,” said SQ spokesperson Sgt. Claude Doiron.
