On February 29, police officers from the Sûreté du Québec de Vaudreuil-Dorion Major Crime Investigation Division made an arrest in connection with a fatal collision that occurred on July 2, 2023 in Saint-Zotique.

James Douglas Cameron, 59, of Nova Scotia, was arrested by police for dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. He appeared today at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse by videoconference in connection with the charges.

On July 2, 2023, at around 10:45 a.m., the driver of a heavy truck on Highway 20 westbound near Saint-Zotique was unable to stop due to slowing traffic. It collided with a vehicle carrying five occupants. Sadly, the collision claimed the lives of two children and left three other occupants with serious injuries.

The Sûreté du Québec would like to remind the public that, at any time, they can also send confidential information to the Sûreté du Québec's Central Criminal Information Bureau at 1 800 659-4264.