Forest – Goderich Free Press

Mexican Worker Killed in Forest Construction Accident — Ministry of Labour Investigating

(FOREST, ON) – Members from the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a sudden death in Forest.

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, at approximately 6:22 p.m., police responded to a construction accident on King Street West in which and individual suffered life-threatening injuries.

A 26-year-old individual from Mexico was transported to a local hospital by Emergency Medical Services and later pronounced deceased.

The death is not considered suspicious.

Members of the OPP Forensic Identification Services, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner attended the scene.

The Ministry of Labour is continuing the investigation.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

(FOREST, ON) – An individual has been charged with impaired operation following a collision in the Town of Forest.

On April 26, 2025, at approximately 12:25 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-vehicle collision after the vehicle struck a pole at the intersection of Queen Street and James Street in the Town of Forest.

Minor injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Adam GAUDET, 39-year-old of Forest, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on June 23, 2025.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.