Fatal road trip in Lévis in Spyder: alcohol could be involved

A blood sample was requested from the driver of the three-wheeled motorbike that was fatally driven in Lévis on Sunday night.

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“There are certain elements that made it possible to detect the presence of alcohol in the driver’s body, so a blood test was requested,” spokesman for the Lévis Municipal Police (SPVL), Frédéric Fréchette, said the day after the tragedy.

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The 60-year-old was behind the wheel of the Spyder vehicle when it made a turn near 1535 Lambert Road at around 7:45 p.m.

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The person was taken to the hospital, but his life is not threatened. Unfortunately, the death of the passenger, a 55-year-old woman, was determined on the spot.

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“The investigation is ongoing and assisting the coroner’s office,” Mr Fréchette said.

A Sûreté du Québec accident site reconstructor was also on site to better understand the causes and circumstances surrounding the event.

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Note that no other road user was involved.

— In collaboration with Nicolas St-Pierre