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- Agency: coroner-qc×
electrocution · 2024-Q3
A person died from polytraumatism after being electrocuted while performing tree pruning work near a power line in a region. The coroner's office made recommendations to the utility company to develop new awareness activities and to remind citizens to hire authorized arboriculture companies for pruning work near power lines.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a region. They had been diagnosed with severe depression about a month prior. The coroner's report raises questions about the handling of their request for psychological support and administrative failures.
custody_death · 2025-Q3
A person died from neurological complications after a self-inflicted asphyxiation at a psychiatric hospital in a city. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve the safety of the environment and surveillance of high-risk patients.
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A person died from a probable malignant cardiac arrhythmia during physical exertion in a sports facility in a Quebec region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the absence of an automated external defibrillator on the premises, limiting the possibility of rapid intervention.
custody_death · 2022-Q2
A person died from intentional intoxication due to the consumption of several substances in a public place in a city. The person had a history of suicide attempts and recent suicidal ideas. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about access to specialized mental health care for people with certain personality traits or disorders.
firearm_death · 2022-Q3
custody_injury · 2023-Q3
A person died from complications related to a hip fracture sustained in a fall at a care facility. The coroner's investigation raised questions about fall prevention, medication management, and documentation of care levels.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q1
A person died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing a pedestrian priority crossing in a city. The driver did not see the affected person until the last moment and could not avoid the collision. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve pedestrian safety in the area.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died by asphyxiation at their home in a city, where they suffered from a chronic painful illness and had received medical and psychosocial follow-up for anxiety disorders and suicidal ideation. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about the continuity and accessibility of support for people in distress.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A young boy died by drowning in a residential pool in Saguenay due to a defective gate mechanism and lack of inspections.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from a malignant cardiac arrhythmia due to severe malnutrition and a high concentration of methadone, combined with other medications, at their home. They were living with mental health issues that led to significant weight loss and progressive isolation.
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A person died by asphyxiation at their home in Quebec, after expressing suicidal ideas due to recent separation and depression. The coroner's report raises questions about the evaluation of suicidal risk and the care of patients in psychological distress.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died from a medical condition after being found on the ground at their home in a city. The lack of medical follow-up, combined with their dependence on a family member to manage their health, left significant uncompensated deficits.
custody_death · 2023-Q2
A person died from a hemorrhagic shock following a high digestive hemorrhage in a long-term care facility. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the prescription of gastro-protective medications for the elderly in institutions.
medical_accident · 2024-Q1
A person died from a hemorrhagic shock after a cryoablation procedure for a renal carcinoma. The circumstances surrounding the death raised questions about the duration of post-procedure observation, pain management, and home care support.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died from a myocardial infarction in a city due to undiagnosed severe atherosclerotic disease. The person had presented symptoms for several weeks and had refused medical care. The circumstances surrounding the death raised questions about the detection and follow-up of cardiovascular risk factors.
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_injury · 2022-Q4
A person died from severe cerebral anoxia following complications during elective surgery at a private clinic in a region. The procedure was to be performed under local anesthesia with minimal sedation, but deeper sedation was administered without specialized anesthetic surveillance.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q3
A person died from a head trauma after losing control of their vehicle during a prolonged acceleration on a closed racing track in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the understanding of safety instructions, signage, and maintenance of the deceleration area.
custody_death · 2022-Q4
A person died from asphyxiation due to food choking in a long-term care center in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the surveillance of dysphagia patients during meals and the importance of strengthening the vigilance of healthcare staff.