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vehicle_death · 2024-Q2
A person died in a motorcycle collision in a city after running a red light and driving at excessive speed. The coroner's office recommends increased national concerted operations to enforce legislation against excessive speed and disregard for road signs among motorcycle drivers.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q2
A person died in a single-vehicle crash 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 · 2024-Q2
An adolescent died by asphyxiation in a rural area, raising questions about the effectiveness of interventions to support vulnerable youth.
custody_injury · 2023-Q3
A person died from medical complications after a hip fracture caused by a fall in a residence. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the coordination of care, medical consent response times, and the management of altercations in vulnerable person housing.
custody_death · 2022-Q4
A person died at a detention centre in Montreal. A public inquiry was ordered.
custody_injury · 2023-Q1
A person died from medical complications after a hip fracture caused by a fall in a long-term care facility in a rural area, allegedly pushed by another resident with a history of aggressive behavior. The coroner's office is recommending additional safety measures to protect vulnerable residents living with individuals with a history of violence.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died by intentional polyintoxication in a city after a recent separation, their former partner had reported concerns to police the day before but the intervention did not account for suicidal risk.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from complications associated with a displaced cervical spine fracture after falling down the stairs at their home. The incident raises questions about the application of pre-hospital intervention protocols.
vehicle_death · 2021-Q4
A teenager died from injuries sustained in a high-speed car collision in Montréal. The driver had impaired faculties and lost control before hitting a pedestrian bridge. The coroner's office recommends continued national concerted operations to enforce legislation against excessive speeding and impaired driving.
domestic_violence · 2024-Q1
A person died from blunt force trauma due to multiple recent and past impacts in a context of domestic violence by their spouse in a region. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve the delay in psychosocial support after a police intervention.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q2
A person died from traumatic asphyxia after being found pinned under their all-terrain vehicle in a rural area. They were not wearing a helmet and had a high blood alcohol level. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about impaired driving and safety rules for off-road vehicles.
custody_death · 2022-Q4
A person died from cocaine intoxication while in police custody at a police station, raising concerns about the application of surveillance policies for detained individuals under the influence of drugs.
custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A person died in a housing center due to a brain hemorrhage after falling and hitting their head. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about continuous surveillance and the adequate use of safety devices.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person died after a fall in their hospital room in a Quebec hospital, following a deterioration of their general condition and a medical procedure gone wrong, which led to a head trauma. The coroner's office is questioning the quality of care provided during their hospitalization.
fire_death · 2025-Q4
A fire in a residence in a community resulted in the deaths of two individuals from asphyxiation due to smoke inhalation. The fire originated in the entrance area, and the lack of functioning smoke detectors and limited access to emergency exits hindered a safe evacuation.
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.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in a region. The driver was blinded by the sun. The coroner's office recommended installing pedestrian crossing signs at two intersections.
custody_injury · 2022-Q2
A person died at their home in a region due to a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm. They had been admitted to the hospital the day before for abdominal pain and were sent home with a referral to cardiovascular surgery, but were found dead the next day. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the management of care and medical follow-up.