Quebec’s police watchdog has launched an investigation after a motorcyclist died while fleeing police in the Eastern Townships.
The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes says Quebec provincial police officers witnessed the cyclist potentially breaking traffic laws at around 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday near Waterville, Que.
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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.
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A spokesperson for the watchdog 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.
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