OSHAWA, Ont. — Police in Durham Area say two retirement house staff have been charged with legal negligence after a resident of their care died final 12 months after being locked out of the constructing.
Police say they have been referred to as on April 1, 2023 to Aspira Traditions of Durham Area in Oshawa, Ont., the place a 79-year-old woman was discovered sitting on a bench exterior with out important indicators.
They are saying paramedics introduced her to the hospital the place she was pronounced lifeless.
Police say investigators discovered that the “susceptible” woman had exited the constructing round 7:30 p.m. the night time earlier than, and was unable to re-enter as a result of the doorways have been locked.
They are saying an post-mortem revealed her loss of life was a results of publicity to the weather.
Police say a 34-year-old Oshawa resident and a 29-year-old Newcastle resident have each been charged with legal negligence inflicting loss of life and failing to offer requirements of life to an individual beneath cost.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Dec. 17, 2024.
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