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custody_death · 2025-Q1
A baby died from an amniotic fluid infection after a difficult home birth in a Quebec region. The mother, who was unaware of her pregnancy, had visited the emergency room the day before with digestive symptoms. The circumstances surrounding the death raise issues related to clinical evaluation, fetal well-being, and emergency call analysis.
custody_injury · 2023-Q3
Une personne est décédée des suites de complications médicales consécutives à une chute survenue à un hôpital de Montréal.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from medical complications after a fall in a long-term care facility in Montreal, which led to a hospitalization and the development of aspiration pneumonia while being fed through a medical tube.
custody_death · 2023-Q2
A person died in a city due to acute neurological evolution associated with a known medical condition. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the management of a medical condition and care in such cases.
vehicle_death · 2022-Q4
A child died after being struck by a vehicle in a school zone. The coroner's report made several recommendations to improve pedestrian safety.
custody_injury · 2025-Q3
A person died from complications related to a cerebral hemorrhage after a fall in a hospital. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve the care and prevention of falls in vulnerable individuals.
homicide · 2023-Q4
A person died from a massive hemorrhage caused by a wound in a context of domestic violence involving a person in a state of toxic psychosis associated with significant substance use in a city.
homicide · 2022-Q2
A person died from injuries inflicted by another individual with a sharp object in a city. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the continuity of psychiatric care, the assessment of dangerousness, and the management of individuals with severe mental disorders.
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.
medical_error · 2022-Q2
A person died from an accidental overdose of medication administered in a palliative care context at their home, due to a transcription error of doses. The coroner's office made recommendations to the regulatory body to improve vigilance in medication administration and implement robust multiple verification processes.
custody_death · 2023-Q2
Un nourrisson est décédé après une détérioration rapide de son état de santé, survenue moins de huit heures après avoir reçu ses vaccins de routine.
custody_death · 2025-Q4
A person died from acute cocaine intoxication at their home after consuming substances bought online, in a context of relapse related to a substance use disorder.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q1
A person died from severe head trauma after being hit by a vehicle at an intersection in a city. The coroner's office recommended that the city improve the lighting at the intersection.
custody_injury · 2025-Q3
An elderly woman died from intracerebral hemorrhage after being hit by an automatic door in a seniors' home. The coroner's report led to recommendations to improve door safety and detection systems in seniors' homes.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q2
A person died from polytrauma after being struck by a vehicle while riding a motorized scooter in Montreal. The intersection where the accident occurred had visibility, signage, and marking issues.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q2
A person died from a severe head injury after colliding with a moose on a highway in a region. The coroner's office is recommending additional measures to prevent similar collisions, including the installation of anti-deer fencing.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from asphyxiation by obstruction of the upper airways in a temporary transitional resource center in Montreal. The person had a known swallowing disorder and risk of choking. The circumstances surrounding the death, including the lack of adequate surveillance and delays in emergency intervention, raise questions about the evaluation of user needs, collaboration, and information sharing between teams, as well as the management of emergency situations to ensure user safety.
custody_death · 2025-Q4
A person died of sudden cardiac death at their home, after a medical consultation and taking analgesics. The circumstances surrounding the death raise issues regarding clinical evaluation and emergency care.
vehicle_death · 2022-Q1
A person died after being hit by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk in a city. The coroner's office made recommendations to the city to improve pedestrian safety.
vehicle_death · 2026-Q2
A person died from a severe head trauma after falling from a vehicle near a bike path with a significant elevation difference in a city. The coroner's office is recommending that the property manager and the city take measures to secure the area and prevent similar accidents.