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vehicle_death · 2024-Q3
Two people died in a head-on collision on a highway, caused by a driver with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit. The coroner's office recommends increasing national concerted operations to counter impaired driving.
custody_injury · 2023-Q3
A person died from medical complications after a traumatic brain injury sustained in a fall at a seniors' residence in a regional location. The fall occurred when the person tripped over an object on the residence's grounds.
custody_death · 2023-Q1
vehicle_death · 2025-Q1
A person died after being ejected from a vehicle that crashed on a highway in a region. They were not wearing a seatbelt and the vehicle was traveling at excessive speed on a slippery road.
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A person died from a massive bronchial aspiration caused by pneumonia in a mental health facility in a city. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the presence of a responsible person ensuring continuity of services.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from medical complications after a fall in a hospital, prompting an investigation and recommendations for improved fall risk assessment and prevention.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from injuries sustained while mountain biking in a region of Quebec. The coroner's report highlights the importance of proper safety equipment and recommends increased awareness of the risks associated with mountain biking.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died from cerebral anoxia following a cardiorespiratory arrest during an inter-establishment transfer in a regional location. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about clinical surveillance during medical transfers and the adjustment of treatments for vulnerable patients.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A person died of a heart attack in the emergency room waiting area of a hospital after waiting nearly 10 hours without reevaluation. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the application of triage protocols and patient care in a context of emergency room overcrowding.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from injuries sustained after jumping from a hospital window while police were attempting to intervene. The coroner's office has recommended that the fire department acquire a rescue air mattress and provide training to its personnel.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died by asphyxiation at their home due to persistent pain and increasing distress related to a medical condition. The coroner's report raises concerns about delays in accessing specialized care and the need for adapted clinical approaches for patients with persistent pain.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A young boy died by drowning in a residential pool after accessing a neighboring pool through a fence gate that did not close properly due to a defective spring. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the respect of municipal regulations concerning residential pool safety, inspections of these pools by municipalities, and prevention adapted to young children.
drowning · 2024-Q3
A person died by drowning after their boat capsized during a fishing activity on a lake in a rural area. They were not wearing a life jacket and had a history of health problems and was unable to swim.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died in hospital in a region due to a cardiac arrhythmia caused by an acute myocardial infarction. The death occurred in a context of severe coronary disease, complex medical history, and recent substance use. A visit to the emergency room the previous day did not diagnose the infarction, with symptoms attributed to a pre-existing condition.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died by asphyxiation at their home in a rural area after being released from hospital despite having a history of suicide attempts and mental health issues. The coroner's office is recommending improvements to the quality of care and follow-up for patients who have attempted suicide.
custody_death · 2025-Q3
A person died from self-inflicted vascular trauma in Montreal, with a history of mental health issues and social precariousness, exacerbated by a bed bug infestation at their home.
suicide · 2024-Q3
A person was found drowned in a river, after experiencing psychological and financial distress due to a romantic fraud. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the prevention of online romantic fraud and the awareness of online dating site users to the associated risks.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died by asphyxiation in a city, raising concerns about psychiatric follow-up and suicide prevention among young adults.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A person died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing an intersection. The coroner's office recommended that the city improve lighting at the intersection.
custody_death · 2023-Q1
A person died from a traumatic brain injury followed by drowning after a voluntary fall at a location in Quebec, in a context of psychological distress and chronic mental health issues.