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custody_death · 2023-Q4
Un homme est décédé à Québec à la suite d’une pneumonie aiguë survenue dans un contexte de maladie pulmonaire obstructive chronique et d’antécédents de maladie coronarienne. Des délais prolongés ont été constatés malgré plusieurs appels au 911.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q3
A man died of severe traumatic brain injury after losing control of his motorcycle and leaving the road in Saint-Hyacinthe. He had consumed a significant quantity of alcohol prior to driving, with a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit, and was not wearing his helmet properly. The coroner issued a recommendation calling for intensified coordinated police operations targeting impaired driving enforcement.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A woman died from medical complications after a probable fall at a residence for people with loss of autonomy in Kirkland. The death raises concerns about the lack of incident or accident reporting, which is mandatory.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q3
A man died from a head injury after losing control of his vehicle during a prolonged acceleration on a closed racing track in Saint-Pie. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the understanding of safety instructions, signage, and maintenance of the deceleration area.
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A man died from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in a hospital in Trois-Rivières. He had been hospitalized for abdominal pain and respiratory difficulties, and had a complex medical history. The circumstances surrounding his death raise questions about the recognition of warning signs during medical investigations.
custody_injury · 2026-Q1
A woman died from a severe head trauma after a fall in a hospital in Terrebonne. The coroner's office recommended that the hospital deploy an updated program for preventing and evaluating the risk of falls.
custody_death · 2025-Q3
A woman died at a long-term care facility (CHSLD) in Richmond, Quebec, from medical complications related to pressure injuries that developed following prolonged immobilization after an accidental hip fracture. The coroner's investigation identified concerns regarding risk assessment, prevention, and monitoring of pressure injuries for bedridden residents. Recommendations were issued to the regional health authority (CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS) regarding pressure injury prevention protocols in long-term care settings.
suicide · 2025-Q1
A person died after being struck by a metro in Montreal. The coroner's investigation found that the person had a history of mental health issues and substance use, and had been in contact with health services and community resources. The coroner made several recommendations to improve services for young people and prevent suicide in the metro.
custody_death · 2025-Q4
A woman died of bilateral pulmonary embolism on a public street in Montreal on 18 November 2025. The coroner's investigation raised concerns about the quality of prehospital care provided by Corporation d'Urgences-santé from the initial call at 15:45 until transport to hospital at 16:39. The coroner recommended that Urgences-santé review the quality of care provided and implement corrective measures as appropriate.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A man died by asphyxiation at his home in Saint-Constant, Quebec, after presenting a complex psychiatric disorder with psychotic elements, which had required hospitalization in two establishments. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the evaluation of suicidal risk, inter-establishment communication, and the possible effect of prescribed medication.
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A woman died of asphyxia by airway obstruction during a meal at a private seniors' residence in Plessisville, Quebec. A prior choking episode had been reported without formal documentation or preventive measures. The coroner issued recommendations to the regional health authority and the residence regarding incident registries, documentation protocols, and communication channels to prevent similar events.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A young woman died by drowning after a road accident on route 138 in Lanoraie. Her vehicle left the road, hit a guardrail, and ended up overturned and partially submerged in a stream. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve road safety in the area.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q2
A man died from a severe head trauma caused by a fall from his three-wheeled mobility scooter in Laval. He had a balance disorder and was not wearing a protective helmet at the time of the accident.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A woman died after being struck by a delivery vehicle while crossing an intersection in Trois-Rivières. The coroner's office recommended that the City of Trois-Rivières optimize the lighting at the intersection.
custody_death · 2021-Q1
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A man died in Granby after his electric wheelchair was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road outside a pedestrian crossing or intersection. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve road safety for vulnerable users.
custody_death · 2025-Q3
A man died of cerebral anoxia caused by voluntary asphyxia at his home in Baie-Comeau. The death occurred in the context of a virtual relationship involving romance fraud. The coroner issued recommendations to the Autorité des marchés financiers regarding access to suicide prevention resources for fraud victims.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q3
A man died from a thoracic trauma after a collision between his bicycle and a dump truck in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. He was riding his bicycle against traffic, without a helmet, intoxicated, and using a cell phone at the time of the accident.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q2
A man died in a car accident on Autoroute 640 Est in Terrebonne after losing control of his vehicle, which was found to have a high blood alcohol level and the presence of THC. The coroner's office recommends modifying the Code de la sécurité routière to impose immediate administrative sanctions on drivers with a blood alcohol level of at least 50 mg/100 mL.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A woman died of a cardiac arrest at her home in Waterloo after being discharged from hospital with known medical risks and limited supervision.