A five-year-old boy has tragically lost his life after being hit by a heavy truck in Carleton-sur-Mer, Quebec’s Gaspé region.Provincial police spokesperson Frédéric Deshaies confirmed the incident occurred around 5 p.m.on Monday at a private property.The collision happened when the truck was leaving the property to merge onto a public road, striking the child who was riding a small toy-style ATV.Emergency responders pronounced the boy dead at the scene.Authorities have since spoken with the 50-something-year-old truck driver, ruling out alcohol or drug influence in the incident.The tragedy has shocked local communities, with families and residents expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a young life.Investigations are ongoing to determine if any safety protocols were breached, though no criminal charges have been announced at this time.

This incident highlights the dangers of operating heavy machinery near residential areas and underscores the importance of child safety measures in such environments.