INVERNESS: A man who was in medical distress at an Inverness business later died in hospital.
On July 14 at approximately 1 a.m., Inverness County District RCMP responded to a report of a man with “serious injuries” at a business on Central Avenue, near Inverness Beach Village Road in Inverness.
The Reporter has learned that location was Route 19 Brewing.
According to information provided by the RCMP, the man was transported by EHS to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
RCMP investigators completed an initial investigation and will be turning the file over to the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.
“Any further questions with regard to the incident should be directed to Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration,” Public Information Officer Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay told The Reporter. “Investigators are turning over the investigation to the Department of Labour because they don’t believe the incident was criminal in nature.”
A representative with the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration confirmed the case has been turned over to them.
“The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration can confirm we are investigating a workplace fatality on Central Avenue in Inverness,” the department told The Reporter. “Our sympathies go out to the family, and we extend our sincere condolences to them on their loss.”
The department advised their investigation is ongoing and no Stop Work Orders have been issued.
“As this is an active investigation, we cannot release any further information regarding the incident or release the information about the victim.”