Quebec police identify victims in fatal Amqui crash, say likely ‘pre-meditated’ | 24CA News
Quebec provincial police say a person is predicted to seem in court docket Tuesday after he allegedly plowed into pedestrians — killing two of them and injuring 9 others in Amqui, Que.
Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Hélène St-Pierre mentioned the 38-year-old driver can be on the courthouse within the japanese Quebec city within the afternoon, however couldn’t specify which expenses he faces. Global News has reached out to Quebec’s Crown prosecutors in regards to the expenses.
The investigation continues into the deadly crash, which occurred within the downtown Amqui on Monday afternoon. Police say the motive force allegedly drove into pedestrians with a pickup truck on St-Benoît Boulevard, also referred to as Route 132.
Provincial police Sgt. Claude Doiron instructed reporters gathered close to the scene Tuesday the investigation suggests the act was “pre-meditated.”
The investigation additionally suggests the motive force swerved from one aspect of the street to the opposite over a “certain distance” to hit victims who had been chosen at random and who vary in age from lower than one 12 months to 77, in accordance with Doiron.
Two males had been killed within the alleged assault. Police recognized them as Gérald Charest, 65, and Jean Lafrenière, 73.
Three victims had been nonetheless in important situation after sustaining life-threatening accidents. The six different individuals had been significantly injured, however police say their lives usually are not in peril.
Doiron confirmed two of the victims are younger kids: a child underneath the age of 1 and a toddler underneath the age of three. They had been each significantly injured, however are anticipated to outlive.
An aerial view of the scene of a deadly accident, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Amqui, Que. Two individuals had been killed and 9 others had been injured Monday afternoon when a pickup truck plowed into pedestrians who had been strolling beside a street within the japanese Quebec city.
Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
In a press release, the CHU de Québec-Université Laval hospital community in Quebec City says it took six sufferers into its care. Three sufferers — together with the 2 injured kids — are underneath remark at Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus. Three others remained in important situation as of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
“Our teams are mobilized to provide the best care to patients and psychosocial services are available to support families and loved ones,” the community mentioned.
Suspect not recognized to police
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of committing a deadly hit and run and murder after he turned himself into authorities.
The man in custody is from the realm and he has been cooperating “quite well” with investigators, in accordance with Doiron.
Police didn’t present extra details about the suspect’s id, apart from to say he wasn’t recognized to authorities.
Doiron mentioned a motive has but to be established and mentioned in terms of the person’s mind-set, “that rests to be determined.”
The investigation is ongoing however Doiron mentioned the deadly crash seems to be an “isolated act.”
A big perimetre remained in place on the scene of the crash. Route 132 was closed to visitors, however a detour was arrange within the space for native drivers.
— with recordsdata from Global News’ Annabelle Olivier and The Canadian Press
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