Quebec watchdog reopens probe into fatal Laval crash

By The BriefBrief

Quebec’s police watchdog has opened an investigation into a deadly crash after a vehicle allegedly tried to flee police in early August. The driver and one of two 19-year-old passengers died when the car crashed into a gym in Laval on Aug. 5. Watchdog spokesperson Jérémie Comtois said new information prompted the change from its initial decision not to investigate.

WHO: Quebec’s police watchdog (spokesperson Jérémie Comtois)

WHAT: The police watchdog opened an investigation into a fatal car crash involving an alleged attempt to flee police.

WHEN: Aug 5, 2026

WHERE: Laval, Quebec, Canada

WHY: New information led the watchdog to reverse its initial decision not to investigate the incident.

Sources (1): Global News Canada

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