26-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision in Quebec City

A 26-year-old motorcyclist died Friday afternoon after being involved in a collision with a car in Quebec City.

The accident occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of de l’Ormière Boulevard and Racine Street, explained Sandra Dion, spokesperson for the Quebec City Police Department.

The motorcyclist was on the ground and unconscious when police arrived at the scene of the collision.

The victim was transported to a hospital, where he was unfortunately pronounced dead. The driver of the car was not injured.

According to initial reports, the motorcyclist was travelling northbound on l’Ormière when a car travelling in the opposite direction reportedly made a left turn onto Racine.

“That is when the collision reportedly occurred,” Dion said in a press release.

Investigators and the Forensic Identification Unit are on the scene to determine the circumstances of the accident.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on May 15, 2026.