Quebec’s police watchdog has launched an investigation after a motorcyclist died while fleeing police in the Eastern Townships. The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) says Quebec provincial police officers witnessed the motorcyclist potentially breaking traffic laws at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday near Waterville, Que. A summary of events provided by the watchdog says police tried to intercept the motorcyclist, who fled and crashed into a guardrail. The motorcyclist was declared dead at the scene. A spokesperson for the BEI says it’s too soon to say whether the police officers tried to pursue the suspect. Montreal police have been called in to help with the investigation. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 9, 2026.
