Driver in his 20s dies after crashing into rock in Montérégie

A Surete du Quebec police logo is reflected on a vehicle in Montreal, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

A driver in his 20s was killed early Saturday morning after crashing into a rock in Huntingdon, Que.

The crash happened shortly after midnight near the intersection of Ridge Road and Bouchette Street in the Montérégie region, said Élizabeth Marquis, a spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec (SQ).

For reasons that are still unknown, the man lost control of his vehicle and veered out of his lane before striking a rock at the edge of the roadway.

He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

An investigator and a police officer trained in collision investigation arrived at the scene to try to shed light on the causes and circumstances of the incident.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on April 4, 2026.