N.B. news: Coroner’s inquest begins for 2022 death [Video]

Warning: This article contains references to suicide

Details and recommendations surrounding the 2022 death of a 13-year-old New Brunswick girl are expected to come to light over a three-day coroner’s inquest this week.

Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and the age of the girl, CTV News Atlantic will not be reporting her name.

Eight witnesses took the stand on Monday marking the first day of the inquest. A jury of five heard from those on the scene that April 12, day including a bus driver, medical professionals who assisted both that day and previously in the girl’s life and even from some of her school support team.

Deputy Chief Coroner Michael Johnston laid out a number of facts to start the day, including that the girl was sitting at the back of the bus when she opened the emergency rear exit door and jumped out.

She died from her injuries on April 13, 2022.

Bus driver Michael McIntyre was the first witness to …