The death of a woman in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs is currently under investigation by the Sûreté du Québec after she was discovered injured by the roadside on Tuesday evening. According to SQ representative Audrey-Anne Bilodeau, emergency services were alerted to the incident through a crash notification on an electronic device. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Principale Street in the small town, approximately 130 kilometers northeast of Quebec City. The woman, aged in her 50s, sustained injuries and was swiftly transported to the hospital, where she later passed away.
Bilodeau mentioned that preliminary evidence suggests the woman may have been struck by a vehicle while walking along the road, although the investigation is still in its initial phase. Weather conditions at the time included rain and snow in the area, potentially impacting visibility. It remains uncertain whether the incident was a hit-and-run, as investigators are exploring various possibilities and scenarios.