The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died while working in a logging camp at Kildonan on west Vancouver Island on June 11, 2013.

The man is Stephen Mark Whitmore, aged 46, from Courtenay.

Mr. Whitmore was operating a piece of heavy equipment known as a wheel loader at the worksite, when the equipment tipped over. He was deceased at the scene.

The BC Coroners Service and WorkSafe BC are continuing to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. Whitmore has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

For further information, please contact:

Matt Brown
Regional Coroner, Island Region
BC Coroners Service
250 356-9133