Inquest into the death of Kyle Jacob Gerber announced

TORONTO, April 19 /CNW/ - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Kyle Gerber.

Mr. Gerber, 25, died December 21, 2008, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a construction site in London. An inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act.

The inquest will examine the events surrounding Mr. Gerber's death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths.

The inquest is expected to last four days and will hear from approximately 17 witnesses.

The inquest will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 3, 2010, at the Middlesex County Building, 399 Ridout Street North, London. Dr. Rick Mann will preside as inquest coroner and Mr. Gary Fowler will be counsel to the coroner.

    
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For further information: Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, [phone]