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- Agency: coroner-qc×
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died by self-inflicted injuries in a fire station in a Quebec town, due to psychological distress and physical exhaustion, exacerbated by professional and personal difficulties. Despite efforts to seek help, the person was unable to access regular follow-up with a social worker and psychologist in a timely manner.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q3
A person died after being hit by a vehicle while cycling on a road in a Quebec region. The coroner's office is recommending that the relevant automotive insurance agency enhance its prevention and awareness activities regarding the dangers of distracted driving.
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 · 2025-Q3
A person died after being hit by a vehicle while outside their immobilized car on a highway. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about impaired driving and knowledge of best practices during emergency stops on highways.
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A person died from hypothermia after immersion in cold water in a city. The circumstances surrounding their death raise concerns about continuity of care, management of symptoms, and coordination of interventions in crisis situations.
domestic_violence · 2023-Q3
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from complications of a hip fracture caused by a fall in a seniors' residence. The coroner's report raises questions about the adequacy of safety measures in place.
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_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died after a hip fracture from a fall in a long-term care facility in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the safety of the facilities and the analysis of incidents in housing.
custody_injury · 2025-Q3
A person died from complications related to a cerebral hemorrhage after a fall in a hospital. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve the prevention of falls in vulnerable individuals.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
custody_injury · 2025-Q4
A person died from diabetic acidosis at their home after being released from a health center with high blood sugar levels. The coroner's office is recommending improvements to the care provided to the deceased and to the handling of similar cases in the future.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from self-inflicted injuries at their home in a region, raising questions about access to mental health services and support for individuals at risk of suicide.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A person died by intentional carbon monoxide poisoning in a vehicle, prompting recommendations for improved access to mental health services and evaluation of suicidal risk.
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-Q2
A person died from acute alcohol intoxication while in police custody in a northern community. They had a bottle of alcohol that was not detected during searches and did not receive a medical evaluation despite being heavily intoxicated.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q2
A person died in a road collision in a Quebec town. The person had a valid foreign driver's license but not a Quebec license, and had not completed the process to recognize their driving experience. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the upgrading of driving skills for new arrivals and awareness of the dangers of winter driving.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died due to obstruction of the airways caused by food choking in a hospital. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the quality of care and services provided, particularly with regard to the management of special diets and the communication of critical information between care teams.