Inquest into the Death of Leslie Hegedus Announced

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Dr. Paul Dungey, Regional Supervising Coroner, East Region, Kingston Office, has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Leslie Hegedus.

Mr. Hegedus, 73 years old, died in the hospital on July 15, 2020, following an interaction with officers from the Ontario Provincial Police in Haliburton. An inquest into his death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.

The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Hegedus’ death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.

Details regarding the date and location will be provided at a later date when the information becomes available.

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