Héric road accident leaves motorcyclist in critical condition

A serious traffic accident occurred in Héric, Loire-Atlantique, on Saturday morning involving a collision between a car and a motorcycle. The incident took place around 10:20 a.m. at a location known as Le Lintin, heading toward Notre-Dame-des-Landes.

The 23-year-old motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries and was classified by emergency services as being in ‘absolute urgency.’ He was treated by the SMUR mobile emergency team and transported to the Nantes University Hospital (CHU). The driver of the car, a 22-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries and was also taken to the same hospital.

Twelve firefighters and several vehicles responded to the scene. Local authorities, including the National Gendarmerie and the mayor of Héric, were present. This incident follows previous road accidents in the commune, including a significant crash in August 2026 that injured six people.