The public inquest into the death of 21 year old Jordan Lafond resumes in Saskatoon today (Mon). Lafond was in a vehicle crash in October of 2016. The vehicle was being pursued by Saskatoon Police. Lafond was taken into custody, but appeared to be in medial distress and was taken to Royal University Hospital. He died there the next day. The Office of the Chief Coroner is responsible for the investigation of all sudden, unexpected deaths. The purpose of the inquest is to establish who died, when and where that death occurred, and the medical cause and manner of death. The coroner’s jury may make recommendations to prevent similar deaths. Coroner Tim Hawryluk of Saskatoon will preside.
Public Inquest Resumes in Saskatoon
By Steve Chisholm
Jun 25, 2018 | 9:38 AM
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