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NEWS RELEASE
Inquest Date into the Death of Richard Pigeau Announced
July 25, 2022
Dr. Harry Voogjarv, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Sudbury Office, has announced the date for the inquest into the death of Richard Pigeau.
Mr. Pigeau, 54, died on October 20, 2015, from injuries sustained while working at the Nickel Rim South Mine in the City of Greater Sudbury. An inquest into Mr. Pigeau’s death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.
The purpose of the inquest is to examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Pigeau’s death. Once all parties with standing have the opportunity to present their information and ask questions of the witnesses, the jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing future deaths from occurring in similar circumstances.
The inquest is expected to last five days and hear from 14 witnesses.
The inquest will start at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Sudbury Courthouse, Courtroom “A”, 155 Elm Street. Dr. David Cameron will be the presiding officer and Jeffrey Martin will be inquest counsel.
Media Contacts
Dr. Harry Voogjarv
Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Sudbury Office
705-564-6149