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vehicle_death · 2020-Q4
A person died after being ejected from a taxi during a collision, caused by a vehicle speeding in a context of street racing. The coroner's office recommends intensified operations to enforce legislation on excessive speed, disregard of traffic signals, and failure to wear seatbelts.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from a massive pulmonary embolism while in hospital. The coroner's investigation raised questions about the medical care and possible misdiagnosis of deep vein thrombosis.
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A person died from a massive cerebral hemorrhage due to a drug interaction while under anticoagulant treatment. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the monitoring and management of drug interactions, particularly in patients taking warfarin.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A person died from acute cocaine and morphine intoxication in a city, despite medical and psychosocial follow-up. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the effectiveness of early interventions in mental health and addiction among young people who have experienced significant events.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died after a fall in their care facility, possibly due to the addition of medication. The coroner's office is recommending an evaluation of the quality of care provided to the affected person during their emergency room stay.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person died in a long-term care facility due to complications from a hip fracture caused by a fall. The investigation raised questions about the use of motion detection systems, prevention and follow-up of falls, and reassessment of fall risks after an event.
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.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person died from cerebral anoxia following a cardiorespiratory arrest during an inter-establishment transfer in a regional location. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about clinical surveillance during medical transfers and the adjustment of treatments for vulnerable patients.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q3
A head-on collision on Highway 50 in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge resulted in two fatalities. The accident occurred when a vehicle traveling east deviated from its lane and struck a vehicle traveling west in wet road conditions.
custody_death · 2022-Q2
A person died from a heart attack in a hospital after being admitted for chest pain and awaiting a coronary angiography and angioplasty. The coroner's office raised questions about the management of their symptoms and the documentation of their care.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q3
A head-on collision occurred on Highway 50 in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, resulting in two fatalities. The accident happened when a vehicle traveling east deviated from its lane and struck a vehicle traveling west in wet road conditions.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q4
A person died from a head injury after being struck by a vehicle exiting a commercial parking lot at an intersection in a city. The intersection lacked a traffic light at the time of the incident.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from complications related to a hip fracture caused by a fall in a seniors' residence in a region. The coroner's office is recommending that the regional health authority implement measures to analyze and prevent similar incidents.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A person died after their electric wheelchair was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road outside a pedestrian crossing or intersection. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve road safety for vulnerable users.
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A person died from an overdose of multiple substances, including new psychoactive substances, in a region of Quebec. The person had a history of substance use and was being monitored. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the involuntary consumption of powerful substances from the illicit market and the lack of substance verification services in certain regions.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A person died after being struck by a vehicle in a city. The coroner's office recommends that an agency implement education and awareness activities to promote safe behaviors.
custody_injury · 2023-Q2
A person died after a hip fracture from a fall in a long-term care facility in a Quebec region. They were taken to the hospital but the fracture was not detected and they were returned to the facility without proper care.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
An emergency service received a call, which later resulted in a death. The coroner recommended that the service conduct an audit and take corrective measures if necessary.
custody_death · 2025-Q4
A medical service provided prehospital care to a person who died. The coroner recommended that the service review the quality of care provided from the time of the call until transport to a medical center.