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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.
drowning · 2024-Q3
A person died by drowning in a hotel pool in a city due to a medical issue while swimming without surveillance. The coroner's office recommended the hotel implement adequate pool surveillance devices as prescribed by the Regulation on safety in public baths.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A person died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing an intersection in a city. The coroner's office recommended that the city improve lighting at the intersection.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person died after a hip fracture from a fall, where they were hospitalized and awaiting placement in a long-term care facility. The coroner's report raises questions about fall prevention and communication between healthcare staff and the affected person's family.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died from cerebral anoxia following a cardiorespiratory arrest during an inter-establishment transfer in a rural area. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about clinical surveillance during medical transfers and the adjustment of treatments for vulnerable patients.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
An individual with a disability died suddenly at an intermediate resource. The coroner's report raises questions about clinical surveillance of vulnerable individuals after a medical episode.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
custody_injury · 2022-Q2
A person died from lung cancer in a rural area due to delayed diagnosis. The coroner's investigation found inadequate radiological follow-up and communication issues regarding test results.