Poor road conditions on Route 147 would have contributed to the accident that resulted in the death of Yvon Audy on March 8, 2022 in Compton.
The 66-year-old was pronounced dead at the MRC de Coaticook Multi-Service Health and Social Services Centre. Two other people also required treatment for injuries.
According to Coroner Richard Drapeau’s report, the road had not been maintained for five hours at the time of the accident. That day the weather was clear, but There were strong winds, the road surface was flat with depressions caused by the annual thaw, and the road surface was icy and snow-covered
reports the coroner.
Also according to Richard Drapeau, the two drivers kept to the speed limits, the vehicles were in good condition and equipped with adequate winter tires. However, the coroner points out that the driver involved in the accident had little experience.
Nevertheless, he reminds that the Ministry of Transport has Fulfills requirements related to clearing snow from the main thoroughfares and has already carried out a follow-up check with the contractor to ensure snow and ice clearing is being carried out properly
. Therefore, he makes no recommendations.
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