By Canadian Press

A Quebec snowmobiler dies after possible collision with moose authorities say

Jan 28, 2023 | 10:16 AM

MONTREAL — A snowmobiler has died after possibly colliding with a moose in Quebec’s Chaudière-Appalaches region.

Provincial police confirmed the 43-year-old man’s death on Saturday morning. 

Sgt. Béatrice Dorsainville says early evidence at the scene suggests the snowmobiler may have hit a moose.

She says police were called to the crash near Route 269 south of Lévis, Que. on Friday around 8 p.m. 

Dorsainville says a passerby found the man’s body on a trail a few kilometres from Route 269 in Saint-Gilles, and he was officially pronounced dead in hospital.

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His identity has not been released, and the investigation continues.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 28, 2023.

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This story was produced with the financial assistance of the Meta and Canadian Press News Fellowship.

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