A coroner’s inquest has been scheduled for North Bay involving the death of a man at hospital, who was in police custody for impaired driving.

49 year old John Roberts died in hospital on December 15th, 2016.

The inquest is expected to last two days and will start next Monday, November 26th at the North Bay Courthouse.

Approximately three witnesses are expected to be heard.

The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Roberts’ death.

The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths.

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