A driver in his twenties was seriously injured when his vehicle hit two cows that were on the road, Saturday evening in Beauce.

The accident occurred after dark, around 6:30 p.m., on Route 275 in the territory of the municipality of Sainte-Marguerite.

According to the Sûreté du Québec, the motorist was alone in his vehicle and was traveling south.

He was transported to a hospital with serious injuries, which however would not be life threatening.

A collision investigator went to the scene to clarify the causes and circumstances of the event.

Route 275 was closed between Sainte-Hénédine and Sainte-Marguerite to allow emergency services to do their job.