A farmer from the Portneuf area is facing serious charges after a collision with his tractor that killed a motorcyclist in the summer of 2023.
Françoise Trottier, soon to be 72, has been charged with criminal negligence and dangerous driving for causing the death of a 45-year-old mother of two.
During the trial on March 26, the Deschambault-Grondines resident promised in court to plead guilty, but only in the fall.
François Trottier at the Court of Quebec on March 26, 20224.
Photo: Radio-Canada / Yannick Bergeron
The prosecution agreed to adjourn its case until the summer to allow work to be carried out. His job is as a farmer
Me Jean-François Paré pointed out DBCP.
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The fatal collision occurred on July 31 on Route 138 West in Dessambault-Grondins, near the Route du Quai.
A tractor pulling agricultural machinery driven by Francois Trottier ended up on Shirley Beauson Road. The critically injured motorcyclist died in hospital a week later.
A motorcycle and a plow have collided near the intersection of Route du Quai and Route 138 in Deschambault-Grondines.
Photo: Steve Jolicoire
After these events, it confirmed that the tractor driver's driving license was suspended, without disclosing the nature of the suspension and how long it was in effect.
In the subsequent investigation conducted by the police, last November, charges were registered against Septar.
After being detained, François Trottier was able to regain his freedom under various conditions, including not driving.
