A man in his 70s died on Sunday morning in Laval while taking a course on how to drive his three-wheeled motorbike.
The accident occurred at around 8:40 a.m. on des Mille-Îles Boulevard, in Laval.
According to information from Laval police (SPL), a 79-year-old man was taking a practical course for Can-Am Spyder vehicles. At the time of the accident, he was in the parking lot for a closed circuit," said SPL spokesperson Stéphanie Beshara.
For a reason yet to be determined, the man began to accelerate rapidly as he headed north towards a ravine.
The vehicle fell into a hole, and the man fell several metres. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is continuing to determine the causes and circumstances of this accident.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on Oct. 8, 2023.
