FREDERIC SERRE
The 1510 West

The driver of a road construction vehicle involved in a crash on Highway 40 in Baie d’Urfé that killed a young motorcyclist just over one year ago will stand trial next month, Crown prosecutors announced earlier this month.

The family of a Matteo Visnadi, 20, of Pincourt is expressing relief that Luc Masse, the driver of the heavy vehicle, has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.

Visnadi was killed instantly when his motorcycle struck a loader that was illegally crossing eastbound Highway 40 in a construction zone at about 7:15 a.m. on May 10, 2024. After a lengthy investigation by the Sûreté du Québec, the Crown announced that it had enough evidence to charge Masse.

Visnadi’s brother, Stefano, said he was “relieved” that charges have finally been laid, adding that the cause of the crash leaves no doubt about what happened to his brother, who was set to join the Canadian army’s training program.

Matteo Visnadi was on his way to work from his family’s home in Pincourt when the crash happened near the Morgan Road exit. According to the SQ investigation, Masse chose to drive his loader slowly across the busy highway without an escort vehicle, which is mandatory. Masse, 40, was not injured, but Visnadi died on impact. Masse has been ordered to return to court on June 12.