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Trial dates set

Trial dates have been set for an Alberta man charged in relation to the death of Kyle Vigeant on June 24, 2013.

Trial dates have been set for an Alberta man charged in relation to the death of Kyle Vigeant on June 24, 2013.

Kurtis James Roby is charged with criminal negligence causing death, two charges of criminal negligence causing bodily harm, failing to stop at the scene of an accident involving bodily harm and willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

The incident occurred on the Chimney Lake Road near Brunson Lake.

On Monday, Supreme Court Justice Shelley Fitzpatrick set aside 10 days for the trial beginning on Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. in Williams Lake Supreme Court.

Roby has selected trial by judge alone.

A pre-trial conference has also been scheduled for Aug. 19 at 9 a.m.

Roby remains in custody and Crown Counsel requested he be remanded until the court date.



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