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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.
custody_injury · 2025-Q3
An elderly man died after a fall in their apartment, resulting in a femur fracture. A coroner's investigation found the man had multiple medical conditions and had previously refused treatment. The coroner recommended a review of the medical care and services provided to the man.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from a head injury after a collision on a racing circuit in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the condition of the circuit's road, which had several cracks that may have contributed to the accident.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from accidental intoxication in a city. The person was in a situation of homelessness and had a concomitant disorder related to substance use and mental health problems, without receiving medical or psychosocial follow-up. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about access to housing services, overdose prevention, and supervised consumption for people in great vulnerability.
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.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died of severe pneumonia at a hospital after complications related to an urgent air transfer to a center offering extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment. The investigation identified several obstacles that delayed the transfer, including a shortage of pilots, unavailability of suitable aircraft, and administrative delays.
firearm_death · 2023-Q1
vehicle_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from a head injury after falling off their bike on a bike path. They were not wearing a helmet and were found in a canal after the fall. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the safety of bike paths and the importance of wearing a helmet for cyclists.
custody_death · 2023-Q1
A person died from polytrauma after falling from a height in a city. The affected person had a history of substance use and toxicology reports showed the presence of drugs and alcohol in their system at the time of death. No clear intention of suicide was established.
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.
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_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_injury · 2025-Q4
A person died from a cervical spinal trauma caused by a fall in a city when an automatic door closed on them. The coroner's office is recommending that the facility implement systems to stop the doors when someone is in their path.
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.
domestic_violence · 2023-Q1
A person died from injuries caused by their partner, who also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, in a context of domestic violence and coercive control. The coroner's report highlights the need for better detection and intervention in such cases.
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.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q3
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_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.