Police in Durham Region say two retirement home employees have been charged with criminal negligence after a resident in their care died last year after being locked out of the building.
Police say they were called on April 1, 20-23 to a home in Oshawa, where a 79-year-old woman was found sitting on a bench outside without vital signs.
They say she was pronounced dead after being brought to a hospital, and an autopsy found her death was a result of exposure to the elements.
Police say the woman had exited the building around 7;30 p-m the night before, and was unable to re-enter because the doors were locked.
(The Canadian Press)
