Young motorcyclist, aged 18, crashes on lethal roadway
In Pontiac, Outaouais, a tragic single-vehicle motorcycle accident occurred on Route 148 at around 11:15 PM on Monday, 11th August, 2025. The accident took place in the MRC des Collines de l'Outaouais, though the exact location beyond Pontiac has not been specified.
The accident claimed the life of an 18-year-old man from Gatineau. The motorcyclist was travelling east on Route 148 at the time of the crash. Unfortunately, he lost control of his vehicle and crashed off the road.
The police are currently conducting their investigation on the scene of the accident. However, they have not disclosed the reasons for the motorcyclist losing control of his vehicle. No additional details about the reasons for the accident have been released.
As a result of the accident, Route 148 has been closed to traffic in the area where the accident occurred, in both directions. Motorists are advised to seek a detour route, though the duration of the detour route has not been determined yet.
The police investigation into the motorcycle crash is ongoing as of Tuesday. At this time, the police are unable to provide further information about the incident. The identity of the motorcyclist remains undisclosed.
[1] Police investigation ongoing into Route 148 motorcycle crash in Pontiac, Outaouais. (2025, August 11). Retrieved from https://www.localnewsoutaouais.com/news/local/police-investigation-ongoing-into-route-148-motorcycle-crash-in-pontiac-outaouais
[2] Single-vehicle motorcycle accident results in fatalities on Route 148 in Pontiac, Outaouais. (2025, August 11). Retrieved from https://www.gatineau-news.com/news/local/single-vehicle-motorcycle-accident-results-in-fatalities-on-route-148-in-pontiac-outaouais
[1] The tragic motorcycle accident on Route 148 in Pontiac, Outaouais, which took the life of a young man from Gatineau, is still under investigation by authorities. (General-News)
[2] Meanwhile, in the world of sports, the focus is on the upcoming match between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs, with many Canadians hoping for justice for the victim of the Route 148 motorcycle accident while enjoying the game. (Sports)
