(Béthanie) A parachutist died in a paramotor accident Monday evening in Béthanie, in Montérégie.
The accident occurred during a landing maneuver, around 7:45 p.m., near Chemin de Béthanie. The man was alone aboard the craft.
“The 52-year-old parachutist suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital center where, unfortunately, he was found dead,” said Sûreté du Québec (SQ) Sergeant Catherine Bernard.
The forensic identification service and an investigator were dispatched to the scene of the accident to better understand what led to the tragic event. They will work with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).