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16
Feb 2021
Ripon construction worker died from head injuries, inquest told
A construction worker who died on a building site in Ripon has been named at the opening of an inquest today.
Dean Christopher Myers, 56, died on January 13 at the site on the corner of Whitcliffe Avenue and Harrogate Road.
The inquest at Northallerton heard that Mr Myers, from Scotton, is suspected to have died from a severe head injury.
John Broadbridge, assistant coroner for North Yorkshire and York, said:
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The inquest, which will determine the cause of death, was adjourned until a later date.
North Yorkshire Police issued a brief statement the day after the incident saying:
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