Fort Simpson RCMP investigating ‘presumed sudden death’

An excavator operator is presumed dead after an accident on the NWT’s Mackenzie Highway near Fort Simpson on Tuesday.

RCMP received a report of a “presumed sudden death” on December 8 around 2:30 p.m.

The RCMP are working with the NWT Coroner Service and Worker’s Safety & Compensation Commission as the investigation continues.

The death is not deemed suspicious at this time.

Bailey Moreton
Bailey Moreton
Bailey is new to the north, arriving from Ottawa where he studied journalism at Carleton University. He has worked for newspapers in Halifax, Windsor, and Ottawa. He came to the north hoping to see polar bears. He will settle for a bison. If you have a tip, send it to 905 252-9781, or bmoreton@mytruenorthnow.com.

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