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vehicle_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from multiple traumatic injuries after their vehicle collided with a structure in a rural area. They were driving at high speed and had passed stopped vehicles before hitting a safety barrier and crashing into the structure.
custody_injury · 2022-Q3
A person died from cardiac insufficiency in a city, where they were being treated with a medical device that may have been defective, leading to a thromboembolic event. The coroner's office made recommendations to revise the patient's file and investigate the device's malfunction.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from head and neck trauma after being ejected from an all-terrain vehicle in a rural area. They were not wearing a helmet or seatbelt and had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit.
custody_death · 2018-Q3
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.