Two dead, driver arrested following crash in Buckingham, Que.
Gatineau Police
Gatineau police say two people are dead after a crash early morning in the Buckingham sector.
Police were called to avenue de Buckingham and rue Maclaren at around 3 a.m. Sunday. A vehicle had struck a hydro pole and caught fire.
Two passengers inside the vehicle were declared dead at the scene. The driver was arrested, police said.
The victims have not been identified.
On Monday, police said Jason Chénier-Beaulne, 18, of Gatineau is facing several charges, including dangerous driving causing death.
The investigation remains ongoing and police are asking residents for help in obtaining images, videos or additional information about the crash and the vehicle involved.
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