Sainte-Thérèse police are investigating the death of a man after what appears to have been a workplace accident involving a heavy load on Friday evening.
The Régie intermunicipale de police Thérèse-De Blainville received a call at about 5:09 p.m. on October 30, 2026, reporting an accident at 213 René-A.-Robert Boulevard in Sainte-Thérèse.
Officers who arrived at the scene found an individual who appeared to have died, according to police.
The file was then transferred to the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail, commonly known as the CNESST, because the incident may have occurred in a work setting.
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What happened in Sainte-Thérèse
Police said the preliminary information indicates that a heavy load fell on the man.
Investigators have not publicly confirmed the exact type of load, how it fell or whether the victim was an employee, contractor or another person at the property.
The address contains several businesses, including a glass company, a billiards establishment and a woodworking workshop.
Police said the original emergency call came from a witness, but it was not immediately clear whether the accident occurred inside or outside one of the businesses at the address.
No further details about the man’s identity or age had been released as of Saturday, October 31.
CNESST and coroner take over investigation
A CNESST investigator, Martin Savard, has been assigned to examine the circumstances surrounding the death.
Coroner Steve Poisson has also been assigned to the case.
The investigation is expected to determine what happened, whether the incident was connected to employment and whether workplace safety measures were in place.
The CNESST routinely investigates fatal workplace incidents to establish the causes and identify measures that could help prevent similar accidents.
That process can include examining the work area, equipment, procedures, training, supervision and any relevant witness accounts.
Investigation remains ongoing
Authorities have not announced any charges in connection with the death.
They have also not released a formal finding that the incident was an occupational accident.
The classification of the event and the full circumstances will depend on the police, CNESST and coroner investigations.
Further information may be released once investigators have completed their initial work and relatives have been notified.
People who witnessed the incident or who have information about what happened are encouraged to contact the Régie intermunicipale de police Thérèse-De Blainville.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Sainte-Thérèse?
A man died Friday evening after what police described as a heavy load falling on him at 213 René-A.-Robert Boulevard.
When did the Sainte-Thérèse accident happen?
Police received the emergency call at about 5:09 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Was this confirmed to be a workplace accident?
Not yet. The incident appears to have occurred in a work setting, but the CNESST investigation will help determine its official classification.
Who is investigating the death?
The Régie intermunicipale de police Thérèse-De Blainville, the CNESST and coroner Steve Poisson are involved in the investigation.
Has anyone been charged?
No charges had been announced as of Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Fact-Checked: Key details were checked against information attributed to the Thérèse-De Blainville police service and Quebec’s CNESST investigation framework.
Disclaimer: The circumstances remain preliminary and may change as police, CNESST and coroner investigations continue.