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custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A person died from a secondary slipping syndrome due to dehydration and a superinfected pressure sore in a region. The affected person's general condition had deteriorated in the month preceding their hospitalization, with significant weight loss, decreased food intake, and the appearance of a severe sacral sore. The presence of this sore had not been documented before their emergency admission, raising questions about the follow-up and care received in the residence.
custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A person died of probable pneumonia secondary to COVID-19 in a region. The affected person was a resident of a semi-autonomous section of a residential facility and did not have access to sufficient aid for nutrition during their isolation, which may have led to malnutrition and dehydration. They also had pressure sores that required irregular monitoring. The circumstances of their death raise questions about home care and residential support.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from a severe cervical trauma after falling off an electric assistance bicycle in Rouyn-Noranda. They were not wearing a protective helmet at the time of the accident and may have consumed alcohol.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A young boy died in a car accident in the Laurentides region after the vehicle he was in was struck by a distracted driver using their cell phone. The coroner's office made recommendations to the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec to develop new awareness and education activities on the dangers of distracted driving and to integrate a message on the importance of safely immobilizing vehicles in emergency situations on highways.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died from a pressure sore infection in a long-term care facility in a region. Their condition deteriorated after a transfer to a seniors' residence where they did not receive adequate care. Inadequate follow-up of their pressure sores and lack of repositioning contributed to the worsening of their condition.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A person died by asphyxiation in Montreal after being hospitalized for a suicidal episode. The coroner's investigation raised questions about the continuity of post-crisis follow-up and the application of security measures after a suicidal crisis.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from injuries sustained in a fall in a city. They had previously expressed suicidal thoughts and had been in contact with a suicide prevention service and hospitalized. The coroner's report raises concerns about the handling of young adults in psychological distress and the coordination of mental health services.
vehicle_death · 2022-Q4
A child died after being hit by a vehicle in a school zone in a city. The collision may have been contributed to by sun glare. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about driver vigilance in school zones and traffic management related to roadwork.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died from a severe head injury after a fall at their home in a Quebec city. Despite a quick call to emergency services and proper prioritization, multiple reassignments and the lack of alert mechanisms for exceeding clinical response time limits delayed the arrival of the ambulance. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the delays in the prehospital intervention chain in the context of acute trauma.
custody_death · 2026-Q1
An adolescent died by asphyxiation at their home in a city, with underlying factors of distress and suicidal ideation. The coroner's report highlights the need for improved recognition and reporting of psychological distress among peers.
vehicle_death · 2026-Q1
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died at their home in a region from septicemia due to acute peritonitis, with a contribution from aspiration. They were recovering from recent medical procedures and were being followed for a medical condition. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about the management of medical care for patients with complex medical conditions.
vehicle_death · 2026-Q1
A person died from multiple injuries after being struck by a heavy vehicle while crossing an intersection on a rural road in a rural area. The coroner's report raises concerns about the road configuration, reduced visibility, and speed limit, which may have increased the risk of collision.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q2
A person died in a single-vehicle collision on a route in a town after losing control and crashing into a telephone pole. They were not wearing a seatbelt and had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from a polyintoxication of usual drugs and undetermined abuse intention in a region, with a complex mental health disorder and a long history of dependence.
intoxication · 2025-Q3
A person died from complications of an unintentional methotrexate overdose in a region, due to a pharmacy error in preparing their medication. The coroner's office made recommendations to a regulatory body to improve verification procedures for methotrexate prescriptions.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from complications of a self-inflicted abdominal trauma in a city. The person had mental health issues and had stopped clinical and medical follow-up. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the application of a law and the lack of mechanisms for people with psychotic disorders who refuse treatment.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
vehicle_death · 2024-Q2
A person died in a motorcycle collision on a route at an intersection due to high speed and poor visibility. The coroner recommends improved signage to increase driver vigilance.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A person died in a car collision on a route in a region due to poor road conditions and black ice. The coroner's office made recommendations to the Ministry of Transport and Mobility to improve winter road maintenance and communication.