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custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A person died from intestinal necrosis in a hospital after not being treated promptly despite being classified as an urgent case. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the quality and speed of medical care.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A person died from a polyintoxication of fentanyl, fluorofentanyl, and bromazolam in a Quebec region. The coroner's report raises concerns about access to antidotes for opioid consumers and other measures to prevent accidental intoxications.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q3
A cyclist died after being struck by a heavy truck in Montréal. The coroner's office recommends increasing awareness of blind spots on heavy vehicles to improve road safety.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A baby died from an amniotic fluid infection after a difficult home birth in a region. The mother, who was unaware of her pregnancy, had visited the emergency room the day before for digestive symptoms. The coroner's report highlights issues with clinical evaluation, fetal well-being monitoring, and emergency call analysis.
custody_death · 2025-Q4
A person died from complications of a bacterial infection at their home after being discharged from the hospital. The circumstances surrounding their death raise issues related to patient evaluation and follow-up of vulnerable individuals.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q1
A person died in a collision with a tractor-trailer on a route in a wildlife reserve, likely due to driver fatigue or a momentary distraction. The coroner's office recommends increased awareness of driver fatigue and the addition of median rumble strips on roads to prevent similar accidents.
vehicle_death · 2021-Q2
A person died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing an intersection in a city. The coroner's report recommends the installation of safety devices and driver assistance technologies on heavy vehicles to prevent such accidents.
vehicle_death · 2022-Q2
A person died from major head, neck, and chest injuries after a car accident in a city. They were not wearing a seatbelt and were thrown sideways during the high-speed impact. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the lack of seatbelt use in paid transportation services.
vehicle_death · 2026-Q1
A person died in a road collision with a vehicle in a rural area, after losing control of their vehicle in winter driving conditions and having recently consumed alcohol.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
An adolescent with autism spectrum disorder died by asphyxiation at their home. The coroner's report raises issues related to the identification of suicidal risk and the coordination of interventions between health, school, and community settings.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q3
A person died in a motorcycle collision after failing to stop at a mandatory stop and exceeding the speed limit. The coroner's office is recommending preventive measures to address dangerous driving and speeding among young motorcyclists.
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A person died by asphyxiation in Montréal, with a history of depression and alcohol consumption problems, and was experiencing psychological distress related to a complaint filed against them at the Collège des médecins.
firearm_death · 2025-Q1
A person died from smoke inhalation during a fire in their apartment. The absence of a smoke detector, sprinkler system, and fire extinguisher contributed to the severity of the event.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from a hemorrhagic shock after being crushed between a heavy truck and a loading dock in a location. The retaining device on the wall was defective and the truck's parking brakes were not engaged.
medical_accident · 2024-Q1
A person died from hemorrhagic shock after a medical procedure at a hospital. The investigation raised questions about post-procedure care and the management of pain and discharge.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from medical complications after a minor head trauma following a fall in a long-term care facility. The investigation raised questions about medical evaluation after falls and the use of narcotics in long-term care facilities.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A child died from acute bronchopneumonia and a cardiac anomaly in a region. The child was initially followed for persistent fever and was seen in a medical clinic, where a decline in general condition and signs of respiratory distress were noted. Referred to the emergency room, the child was not immediately taken care of and suffered a respiratory arrest after more than 30 minutes of waiting.
custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A person died from complications related to hip and femur fractures caused by two falls in a context of confusion and major neurocognitive disorder. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the systematic application of medical recommendations and fall prevention measures in a care setting.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died from asphyxiation caused by obstruction of the airways by food in an intermediate resource in a community. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the training of staff on food risk management in intermediate residences.
custody_injury · 2022-Q1
A person died from a traumatic injury after a fall in a long-term care facility in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the prevention of falls and the management of medical records in long-term care facilities.