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custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their vehicle in Gatineau, after several attempts at psychosocial support failed to prevent the situation from deteriorating in the months leading up to their death, amidst a context of personality disorder and marked psychological distress.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from severe malnutrition and high levels of methadone, combined with other medications, at their home. They had been living with mental health issues that led to significant weight loss and progressive isolation. The circumstances surrounding their death raise concerns about the recognition of the severity of their condition and the physical and mental health care provided by health services.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q3
A person died in a car accident in a region after losing control of their vehicle while driving at high speed without a seatbelt and under the influence of alcohol and cannabis.
custody_injury · 2025-Q3
A person died from medical complications after a fall in a care facility in Sherbrooke, where they were being cared for. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about the speed and effectiveness of fall prevention measures.
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_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from medical complications after a fall in a long-term care facility in a Quebec city. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the evaluation and adaptation of fall prevention measures in the facility.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A person died from medical complications related to severe pneumonia, likely superinfected, after being transferred to a care facility following surgery. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the quality of clinical care and the transmission of relevant information during the transfer.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died from a brain hemorrhage after a fall in a hospital in a region. They were at high risk of falling due to their health problems. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the application of fall prevention measures.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died after colliding with a moving metro wagon in a city. The act was voluntary and occurred in a context of psychological distress. The coroner's office made several recommendations to the transit authority to improve suicide prevention in the metro, including restricting access to the rails, detecting high-risk behaviors, and providing trained interveners.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died after a hip fracture from a fall in a long-term care facility in a regional town. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the safety of the facilities and the analysis of incidents in housing.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died by suicide in a metro station. The coroner's office made several recommendations to the transit authority to improve suicide prevention in the metro system.
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A person died in Quebec due to acute pneumonia in the context of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a history of coronary artery disease. The event was marked by prolonged delays despite multiple 911 calls.
custody_injury · 2022-Q4
A person died from severe cerebral anoxia following complications during elective surgery at a private clinic in a region. The procedure was supposed to be done under local anesthesia with minimal sedation, but deeper sedation was administered without specialized anesthetic surveillance.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q3
A person died in a head-on collision in a rural area after another vehicle drifted into their lane due to the driver's fatigue. The coroner's office recommended that the relevant authorities deploy additional awareness and prevention efforts regarding driver fatigue.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q1
A person died in a car accident at an intersection in a region due to severe injuries. The accident occurred under difficult winter road conditions.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q2
A person died in a car collision in Saguenay after another vehicle, driven by a person with a history of impaired driving, made an illegal pass and crashed into them. The coroner's office is recommending a provincial campaign to encourage citizens to report drivers who appear to be impaired.
vehicle_death · 2022-Q4
A person died in a car collision in a city after being hit by a vehicle driven by someone with impaired faculties due to alcohol. The coroner's office recommends increased awareness against excessive speed and impaired driving.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from a thoracic trauma after a collision between their bicycle and a vehicle in a Quebec municipality. The person was cycling against traffic, without a helmet, intoxicated, and using a cell phone at the time of the accident.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died from a refractory shock caused by a voluntary polyintoxication in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about medical care, documentation of interprofessional exchanges, and the application of regional health recommendations.
custody_death · 2022-Q4