MONTREAL — A motorcyclist lost his life on Saturday in a collision with a tree in Cookshire-Eaton, in the Estrie region. Emergency services were called out at around 3.30 pm following an accident on Route 251. According to initial reports from the Sûreté du Québec, the 30-year-old motorcyclist is believed to have lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The SQ is continuing its investigation to determine the causes of the accident. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on Aug. 16, 2026.