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vehicle_death · 2024-Q3
A person died after being crushed between a heavy truck and a loading dock at a facility in a Quebec town. The incident raised concerns about the maintenance of dock safety devices, employee training, and the use of parking brakes by truckers.
suicide · 2023-Q4
A person died from injuries after a fall in a context of psychological distress and chronic mental health issues. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the accessibility and security of sensitive areas used for suicidal purposes.
custody_injury · 2022-Q1
A person died from a traumatic injury after a fall in a long-term care facility in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about fall prevention and medical record-keeping in long-term care facilities.
custody_death · 2022-Q3
A person died by drowning after their vehicle was swept away by water in a ravine caused by the rupture of a culvert in a rural area. The culvert had been replaced a few months earlier without engineering plans or specifications, and under conditions that did not respect recognized standards.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from asphyxiation caused by a food obstruction in their airway at an intermediate resource in a Quebec community. The staff's training on food risk management is a concern.
firearm_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from fatal burns in a fire at their home in a city. The residence was cluttered, contributing to the rapid spread of flames and making it impossible to reach the exit. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the management of clutter and the continuity of follow-up by municipal interveners.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person with a major neurocognitive disorder died from asphyxiation caused by obstruction of the airways by food at a residence. The coroner's office made a recommendation to the residence to cut high-risk foods into small pieces to prevent choking hazards.
custody_death · 2025-Q4
A person died from aspiration pneumonia at a care facility in a city. The person had a probable dysphagia and a neurocognitive disorder, and required assistance with eating. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the lack of systematic evaluation and prevention of aspiration in care facilities.
custody_death · 2021-Q2
A person died from a medical condition at their home in a rural community, despite emergency services being called. The coroner's office is recommending a review of the healthcare and emergency transport criteria.
custody_death · 2023-Q2
A person died after consuming large quantities of alcohol and cocaine, and the circumstances surrounding their death raise concerns about the coordination of emergency services and the speed of their intervention.
custody_injury · 2025-Q4
A person died from a severe head injury after falling down the stairs at a convenience store in a town. The coroner's office is recommending the installation of handrails and guardrails to improve accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
vehicle_death · 2024-Q2
A person died from injuries after a collision on a highway, where their vehicle was struck by a car traveling in the opposite direction with impaired faculties. The coroner's office recommends that the Ministry of Transport take measures to secure the highway to prevent frontal collisions.
custody_death · 2021-Q3
A person died from intentional ingestion of a toxic product at their home in a city, after expressing difficulties with chronic pain and loss of autonomy. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the support and referral to appropriate psychological resources for individuals suffering from irreversible conditions and considering medical aid in dying.
vehicle_death · 2022-Q2
A child died from a cranium-cervical trauma after being hit by an all-terrain vehicle in a northern community. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the collection of information by police services in rural areas during fatal accidents involving motor vehicles.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from medical complications related to a head trauma at a private seniors' residence in a city. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about supervision and the reporting of accidents.
custody_death · 2025-Q4
A person died by asphyxiation in a hospital while being treated for advanced cancer and experiencing psychological distress. The coroner's report raises questions about the adequacy of security and suicide prevention measures in the hospital.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from probable asphyxiation in their vehicle, with a history of major depressive disorder and psychiatric follow-up. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about interventions to support vulnerable individuals.
homicide · 2022-Q2
A person died from head trauma after calling 911 to report an intruder. The call was interrupted by cries for help, then taken over by another person. The person's body was found in a nearby wooded area with multiple injuries. The coroner's report raises concerns about the protocol for transferring emergency calls in situations of presumed violence and the communication of sensitive information between call centers.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from medical complications after a hip fracture at a private seniors' residence in a region. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about post-fall evaluation and recognition of fracture signs.