Drowning of Indigenous man during police chase sparks call for water safety review

Coroner makes recommendation following inquest into death of Brandon Clark, who fled into dangerous waters after vehicle stop

Police did everything they could to save the life of Indigenous man Brandon Clark who fled into dangerous river waters while evading officers and drowned, a coroner has found.

Clark had been pulled over by police during a vehicle stop when officers discovered an alleged breach of bail. He was also affected by illicit substances at the time.

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