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suicide · 2025-Q1
A person died by intentional carbon monoxide poisoning in their vehicle in a rural area, with a history of major depressive disorder and recent medication adjustments. The circumstances surrounding the death raise issues related to suicide risk assessment, communication between interveners, and access to specialized mental health services.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A person died in hospital due to a deterioration of their health in a context of Lewy body dementia, after receiving inappropriate antipsychotic medication. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve the quality of care and medication management for patients with similar conditions.
vehicle_death · 2021-Q2
A person died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing an intersection in a city. The driver did not see them due to blind spots and vehicle configuration. A report recommends implementing safety devices and driver assistance technologies on vehicles to prevent such accidents.
suicide · 2025-Q3
A person died by asphyxiation at their home in a city, following a period of significant psychological distress. The circumstances surrounding this death raise issues related to the accessibility, visibility, and use of suicide prevention resources among a student population.
custody_death · 2022-Q3
vehicle_death · 2024-Q3
An adolescent died after being ejected from an all-terrain vehicle during a rollover on private land in a rural area. The vehicle was not equipped with doors or retention nets, and the adolescent was not wearing a helmet or seatbelt.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q4
A person died from polytraumatism after a collision on a highway in a region, prompting the coroner to recommend safety measures to prevent similar accidents.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q1
A person died from injuries after a collision on a highway in a region. The coroner's office is recommending that the Ministry of Transport take measures to secure the highway and prevent collisions.
custody_death · 2021-Q1
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from medical complications after a minor head trauma following a fall in a Quebec long-term care facility. The coroner's investigation raised questions about the medical evaluation after the fall and the use of narcotics in the facility.
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.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person with a severe neurocognitive disorder died after falling and fracturing their hip in a CHSLD in a region of Québec. The coroner's office is recommending that the regional health authority review the situation and evaluate the safety of accordion doors in all relevant CHSLD facilities.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q4
A person died from complications after a car collision on a highway in a region, where they were driving in the wrong direction due to a medical condition. The coroner's report raises concerns about medical evaluation and reporting of unfit drivers.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died from complications related to a prolonged cardiorespiratory arrest in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the surveillance of individuals in police custody and the need to adapt practices to prevent health-related risks.
firearm_death · 2017-Q2
custody_death · 2023-Q1
A person died by drowning after a voluntary immersion in a river. They had consulted their doctor the day before their death and suffered from anxiety-depressive disorders with suicidal ideations. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about the management of their medical and social follow-up.
homicide · 2023-Q1
A person died from injuries inflicted with a weapon in a city. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about the application of a law and the involvement of individuals in follow-up.
custody_death · 2024-Q2
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 system.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from accidental intoxication in Montréal. The affected person was in a situation of homelessness and had a concomitant disorder related to substance use and mental health problems, without 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.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q1
A person died in a car accident on a route in a region after their vehicle crossed into the opposite lane, likely due to drowsiness or distraction, and collided with another vehicle. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve road safety.