A tragedy occurred on 25 December 2024 near Peltre, when a 21-year-old young man had a fatal accident in the forest after loosing control of his quad.

The accident occurred around 12.30pm on the route between Peltre and Pournoy-la-Grasse, as reported by Républicain Lorrain.

A witness stated that the young man, riding his quad through the forest, encountered a puddle of water, lost control of the vehicle, and collided with a tree. The 21-year-old, originally from Metz, was wearing a helmet, gloves, and a mask at the time of the crash.

Firefighters from Peltre arrived to find him in cardiac arrest, but they managed to revive him. Despite their efforts, the young man, severely injured, was taken to Mercy Hospital, where he tragically passed away shortly after his arrival.