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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-Q4
A person died in Montreal after an accidental fall from a staircase. The person had a history of mental health issues and had recently been hospitalized for surgery. The coroner's report raises questions about post-hospitalization coordination and security protocols in shelters for vulnerable people.
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 · 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_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.
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 · 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.
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 · 2025-Q3
A person was found dead in their home in a community after several days without news, following a well-being check request. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the directives and steps to be taken during this type of verification.
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A person died by drowning in a river in a major city after recently expressing suicidal ideas, raising questions about the evaluation of suicidal risk and medical care.
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.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from multiple injuries after falling from a structure in a city. The person had a diagnosis and had visited the emergency room several times before their death. The circumstances of their death raise questions about the care of people in mental health crisis.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from medical complications after a fall with probable head trauma in a long-term care facility in a city. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the application of fall protocols and the respect of care levels.