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custody_death · 2025-Q3
A person died from self-inflicted vascular trauma in Montreal, with a history of mental health issues and social precariousness, exacerbated by a bed bug infestation at their home.
custody_death · 2025-Q4
A person died from a bilateral pulmonary embolism while on a public road in a city. The circumstances surrounding their death raise issues related to the optimization of prehospital care.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died by asphyxiation in a city, raising concerns about psychiatric follow-up and suicide prevention among young adults.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
Un homme est décédé d’une polyintoxication involontaire aux médicaments et drogues dans une ville.
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A person died by asphyxiation in Quebec, prompting concerns about access to psychological support programs in the workplace.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q1
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle at a crosswalk after falling while trying to hold onto their dog. The coroner's report highlights issues with the intersection's safety features and visibility.
custody_injury · 2025-Q4
A person died from complications of extensive cellulitis of the right lower limb, which led to multi-organ failure, in a community. They had been found on the ground twice in less than 24 hours without any clinical follow-up after the first event.
homicide · 2022-Q2
A person died from head trauma after calling 911 to report an intruder. The call was interrupted by cries for help, then taken over by a person. The person's body was found in a nearby wooded area with multiple injuries. The coroner's report raises concerns about the protocol for transferring emergency calls in situations of presumed violence and the communication of sensitive information between call centers.
firearm_death · 2024-Q2
A person died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a shooting club in a city. The coroner's office is recommending a 48-hour waiting period for unsupervised individuals without a valid firearms license to participate in shooting activities.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q3
A person died from a severe head trauma after losing control of their motorcycle in a region. They had consumed a large amount of alcohol before driving and was not wearing their protective helmet properly.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from medical complications after a fall in a private seniors' residence in Quebec. They were left on the floor for over an hour before help arrived, without intervention from staff. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about fall management, wait situation intervention, and the role of professionals in housing.
custody_death · 2025-Q3
A person died from complications of an unintentional methotrexate overdose in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise issues related to the verification of prescriptions and the preparation of pill boxes containing methotrexate in pharmacies.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died from acute coronary syndrome in a context of severe atherosclerotic heart disease in a regional setting. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the recognition of clinical signs of a heart attack and the management in a care setting.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q1
A person died after losing control of their snowmobile on a non-approved trail in a rural area, having consumed alcohol before the accident. The coroner's office made recommendations to the relevant authority to promote responsible alcohol sales and service.
homicide · 2023-Q1
A person died from a blunt trauma injury, in a context of hypothermia, caused by their spouse, who also died from a self-inflicted firearm injury, in a rural area. The affected person was in a relationship marked by coercive control and known episodes of domestic violence.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from accidental intoxication in Montréal. The person was in a situation of homelessness and had a concomitant disorder related to substance use and mental health problems, without medical or psychosocial follow-up. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about access to housing, overdose prevention, and supervised consumption services for people in great vulnerability.
custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A person died in a Montreal long-term care facility due to traumatic asphyxia related to the use of a control measure. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve patient care and handling in similar circumstances.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person died from medical complications after a series of falls, due to errors in medication that exacerbated their instability and confusion.
custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A person died from complications of a cervical fracture-dislocation after a fall in their home. They underwent surgery, but post-operative complications led to paralysis and other health issues.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q4
A person died in a car accident after suffering a polytrauma. They were not wearing a seatbelt and had pre-existing medical conditions. The coroner's office is recommending that the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec renew its education and awareness activities regarding the risks associated with not wearing a seatbelt.