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medical_accident · 2023-Q3
A person died from a massive hemorrhage after a surgical procedure in a city. The circumstances surrounding their death, including the lack of postoperative follow-up, raise questions about patient care after surgical intervention.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
Deux décès survenus lors d’un incendie dans le Vieux-Montréal en octobre 2024
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 · 2024-Q3
Un homme est décédé d’une intoxication au monoxyde de carbone causée par l’inhalation volontaire de gaz dans son véhicule stationné, dans une ville. La situation s’est dégradée dans les mois précédant le décès, dans un contexte de trouble de la personnalité et de détresse psychologique marquée.
vehicle_death · 2021-Q3
A person died from polytraumatism after a head-on collision on a highway in a region. The accident occurred when a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction with impaired faculties crossed the median and struck the affected person's vehicle.
custody_death · 2022-Q1
Un homme est décédé dans un incendie survenu dans une ferme située dans une région, alors qu'il était pompier. Son décès résulte d'une asphyxie mécanique.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died of atrial fibrillation in a context of acute mesenteric ischemia at a private seniors' residence. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the clinical evaluation in private seniors' residences and the ability to quickly detect a deterioration in health.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A person died from a hemothorax after being hit by a vehicle while on the side of a road in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death, including the road configuration, the presence of leaves and water on the road, and the wear of the tires, raise questions about road safety.
custody_death · 2024-Q2
A person died by asphyxiation at their home in Saguenay, after being hospitalized twice in the preceding months for mental health and substance use issues. The investigation raises questions about the continuity of care and the integration of family members in the evaluation and support of individuals in psychological distress.
suicide · 2025-Q1
A person died by intentional carbon monoxide poisoning in their vehicle in a rural area, prompting recommendations for improved access to mental health services and suicide prevention tools.
custody_death · 2023-Q1
A person died from polytrauma after falling from a height in a city. They had a history of substance use and tests revealed the presence of drugs and alcohol in their system at the time of death. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about drug-induced episodes.
custody_death · 2023-Q2
A person died from a heart attack after experiencing abdominal pain and shortness of breath. Despite visiting the emergency room and seeing their doctor, their cardiac issues were not detected. The coroner's office is recommending that the health authority review the quality of care and medical decisions made in mid-April 2023.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from complications of pneumonia and medication toxicity in a private seniors' residence in Montréal. The coroner's investigation found that there were discrepancies in the person's medical wishes, which affected their medical care.
custody_death · 2017-Q3
A person died from severe blunt force trauma after intentionally crashing into a structure in a region of Quebec. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about prevention and the need to improve support and detection mechanisms.
fire_death · 2023-Q4
A person died from combined burns and toxic smoke inhalation in a kitchen fire at their home in a rural area, raising questions about the decision to release them from hospital despite their precarious health and the affected person's inability to care for them.
homicide · 2022-Q2
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_injury · 2024-Q1
A person with severe fronto-temporal dementia died from complications caused by a fracture of the first cervical vertebra after a fall in a long-term care facility. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the adequacy of the level of surveillance and care provided to individuals with severe neurocognitive disorders in long-term care facilities.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died suddenly during a sports event in a recreational center. The autopsy revealed a medical condition, a cause of sudden death in young athletes. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the accessibility of automated external defibrillators in sports centers.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died from a severe craniocerebral trauma after a fall at their home in a Quebec region. Despite a rapid call to emergency services and adequate prioritization, multiple reassignments and the absence of alert mechanisms in case of exceeding the clinical response time delayed the arrival of the ambulance on the scene.