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- Agency: coroner-qc×
custody_death · 2025-Q3
A person was found dead in their home in a community after several days without news, following a request for a well-being check. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the directives and steps to be taken during this type of verification.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died from probable cardiac arrhythmia caused by severe hyperkalemia at their home in a rural area. Despite concerning clinical signs observed in the preceding days, the treating physician was not informed in time of critical laboratory results due to a change in priority and a postal strike.
custody_injury · 2023-Q3
A person died from a brain hemorrhage while residing in an intermediate resource. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about incident documentation, fall prevention device maintenance, and care provided to residents.
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 · 2023-Q4
A person died after losing control of their all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in a Quebec region, and being ejected from the vehicle. They were not wearing a helmet and their ATV did not have front headlights. Toxicology reports showed a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q4
A person died in a car collision on a curved road in a rural area. They were not wearing their seatbelt and had pre-existing medical conditions. The coroner's office recommends that the relevant automotive insurance agency renew its education and awareness activities regarding the risks associated with not wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle.
firearm_death · 2024-Q1
A child died from cerebral anoxia secondary to a prolonged cardiorespiratory arrest during a fire in a residential building in Montreal. The child suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning and respiratory tract burns due to the rapid spread of smoke through the stairwell during an accidental fire.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died of a coronary thrombosis in a region, after consulting several times for thoracic pain without a precise diagnosis. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the evaluation of thoracic pain and the recognition of signs of coronary disease.
custody_injury · 2025-Q1
A person died from an aortic dissection after being discharged from the emergency room with atypical chest pain. The coroner's report highlights issues with clinical vigilance and evaluation of atypical symptoms in the presence of underlying risk factors.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died of a heart attack in a city due to undiagnosed severe atherosclerotic disease. They had been experiencing symptoms for several weeks, including a chronic condition, and had refused medical care. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about the screening and monitoring of cardiovascular risk factors.
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.
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.
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 substances.
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.
custody_injury · 2025-Q3
A person died from medical complications after a fall in a long-term care facility, 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_death · 2024-Q4
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A person died from a cerebral hemorrhage caused by a probable aneurysm rupture in a hospital. They had been found unconscious at home and had recently visited the emergency room multiple times for severe headaches and hypertension.
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.