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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.
custody_injury · 2025-Q2
A person died from complications related to a fall down stairs in a city, with possible intestinal ischemia occurring in a post-operative context. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the recognition of signs of possible digestive bleeding and the reactivity of interveners in the face of clinical deterioration.
custody_injury · 2025-Q1
A person died from a cardiovascular event in a city, with concerns raised about the coordination of care and secure distribution of medication at home.
suicide · 2025-Q1
A person died from polytraumatism after being struck by a metro in a city. The person had a history of complex mental health issues, substance use, and multiple factors of vulnerability. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the continuity and coordination of care, support during the transition to adulthood, and measures to prevent suicide in the metro.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A person died by suicide after colliding with a moving metro wagon in a city. The coroner's office made several recommendations to the transit authority to improve suicide prevention in the metro system.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from sepsis in a private seniors' residence in Montreal while waiting for a place in a long-term care facility. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the coordination of care, the absence of nursing evaluation, and the management of interterritorial relocations.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q3
custody_death · 2022-Q4
custody_injury · 2026-Q1
A person died from a severe head trauma after falling off their roof while shoveling snow in a rural area. The coroner's office is recommending that the hospital revise the quality of care provided to the deceased in the weeks leading up to their death.
custody_death · 2024-Q2
An adolescent died from a voluntary nitrite intoxication in a city, with a history of anxiety and depression, and the coroner's office made recommendations to improve the protection of youth and interventions for young people with mental health issues.
custody_death · 2024-Q2
A person died by asphyxiation at their home in Saguenay, after being hospitalized twice in the preceding months for mental health and substance use issues. The investigation raises questions about the continuity of care and the integration of family members in the evaluation and support of individuals in psychological distress.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A person died from a hemothorax after being hit by a vehicle while on the side of a road in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death, including the road configuration, the presence of leaves and water on the road, and the wear of the tires, raise questions about road safety.
firearm_death · 2023-Q4
A person died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a park. The coroner's report raises questions about access to firearms for police officers on medical leave and the need for adequate psychological support.
custody_death · 2023-Q2
A person died in a city due to a drug overdose. The death occurred after a recent hospitalization and a medical leave. The coroner's office is recommending that the hospital revise its medical evaluation and follow-up procedures for patients with substance abuse issues.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died by asphyxiation at their home due to persistent eye pain and increasing distress related to vision loss. The coroner's report raises concerns about delays in accessing specialized care and the need for adapted clinical approaches for patients with persistent pain.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q3
A motorcyclist died in a collision on a route in a Quebec municipality. The coroner's report recommends adding warning rumble strips to the road to improve safety.
vehicle_death · 2022-Q3
A person died after being hit by multiple vehicles while walking on a highway in a city. The affected person was a resident of a temporary housing center and had left a bar in an intoxicated state before the accident.