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custody_death · 2025-Q4
A man died of sudden cardiac death a few hours after a medical consultation and taking analgesics at his home in La Corne. He had presented with liver cirrhosis, recent deterioration, and atherosclerotic coronary disease associated with a congenital myocardial bridge. The circumstances surrounding the death raise issues regarding clinical evaluation and emergency care.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A man died from acute cocaine and morphine intoxication in Montreal, despite medical and psychosocial follow-up. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the effectiveness of early interventions in mental health and addiction among young people who have experienced significant events.
custody_death · 2025-Q4
A man died from acute cocaine intoxication at his home in Sainte-Marguerite after consuming substances bought online, in a context of relapse related to substance use disorder. The circumstances surrounding this death raise issues related to exposure to illegal drug advertising on the internet, the protection of vulnerable people, and the effectiveness of overdose prevention mechanisms.
custody_injury · 2025-Q3
An elderly woman died from intracerebral hemorrhage after being hit by an automated door at a seniors' home in Drummondville. The coroner's report highlights issues with door design, detection systems, and adaptation of environments for vulnerable seniors.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q3
A man died from injuries after being hit by a car while cycling on a road in Sainte-Croix. The coroner's report raises concerns about driver inattention on public roads.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q1
A man died in a car accident in Montreal after losing control of his vehicle while passing. He was not wearing a seatbelt and the vehicle's tires were heavily worn, contributing to the skid.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A man died from carbon monoxide poisoning in his vehicle, which was buried under snow with a blocked exhaust pipe, in Montreal. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the safety of people using their vehicles to warm up in extreme winter conditions.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A woman died from acute coronary syndrome in a context of severe atherosclerotic heart disease at Dolbeau-Mistassini, despite receiving nitroglycerin and morphine for persistent chest pain, respiratory difficulties, and low saturation.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A patient died from acute coronary syndrome while hospitalized for a liver transplant in Montreal. The patient had active delirium and was able to leave their room unsupervised before being found unresponsive in a stairwell.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A woman died from severe head trauma after a car accident in Val-des-Monts, where she was driving at excessive speed while heavily intoxicated. The coroner's office raised concerns about the effectiveness of breathalyzers and their vulnerability to fraudulent use.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q2
A man died from a thoracic trauma after his vehicle collided with a tree in Lanoraie. He suffered from uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and frequent hypoglycemia, raising questions about the management of hypoglycemia in drivers and the reporting of medical conditions that pose a risk to road safety.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A woman died from acute pulmonary edema in a Val-d'Or housing resource due to excessive heat exposure. She had pre-existing health conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure. Despite interventions by nursing staff, her condition deteriorated. The circumstances surrounding her death raise questions about the care of patients in respiratory distress.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q4
A woman died from a head trauma caused by a collision in Laval while walking in a residential street without a sidewalk. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about reduced visibility caused by the blind spots of vehicle A-pillars.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A man died from a severe head injury caused by a fall while on a stretcher in a Quebec hospital emergency room. The hospital staff was not aware of his history of falls and neurocognitive disorder at the time of his treatment.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q2
A man died in a road collision in Princeville. He held a valid driver's license abroad but not in Quebec and had not completed the process to recognize his driving experience. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the upgrading of driving skills for new arrivals and awareness of the dangers of winter driving.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q1
A man died after losing control of his snowmobile in a non-approved trail in Notre-Dame-des-Monts, having consumed alcohol before the accident. The coroner's office made recommendations to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux to promote responsible alcohol sales and service.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A woman died from complications after a surgical intervention for a femur fracture at a Quebec hospital. The coroner's report raises questions about the delay before surgery and the lack of preventive treatment.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q4
A truck driver died in a vehicle accident at Saint-Léon-le-Grand due to not wearing a seatbelt. The coroner's office recommends that the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec conduct awareness activities about seatbelt use, particularly among truck drivers.
custody_death · 2024-Q2
An adolescent died by asphyxiation at their home in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. The coroner's office is recommending improvements to the coordination between emergency services and pediatric psychiatry in high-risk situations.