A motorcyclist was seriously injured after going off the road Thursday evening in Sainte-Sabine, in the Eastern Townships.

The accident occurred around 5:15 p.m. on 11e Rang Nord, said Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Cristina Lopez.

Police officers from the Brome-Missisquoi MRC were called to the scene for a motorcyclist who swerved not far from a curve.

Seriously injured, the victim was transported to a hospital center where there were fears for his life in the early evening.

A collision investigation patrol was sent to the scene to determine the causes and circumstances of the event.