The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is mourning a “profound loss” following a tragic motor vehicle collision near the Ontario Police College involving two Constables in Training (CITs) who were travelling to training.
“It is with deep sadness that I share that one CIT has lost their life, while the other remains in life-threatening condition,” said Police Chief Peter Moreira.
Neither of the two were named.
The Durham Police Chief said the circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and DRPS will not be providing any further details at this time.
The Ontario Police College is located in Malahide township in Elgin County in southwestern Ontario.
During this difficult time, our focus is on supporting the families of our CIT’s, as well as their classmates, instructors, friends, and members of our service who are grieving this tragic loss, said Moreira. “We will continue to ensure they receive the care and support they need.”
He asked that the public to respect the privacy of the families and all those affected as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy, and as notifications continue.
DRPS Board Mourns Devastating Loss
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Board also expressed its sincerest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of the DRPS member who suffered fatal injuries in a motor vehicle collision while travelling yesterday to the Ontario Police College in Aylmer, Ontario.
“Along with all members of the DRPS family, we mourn this devastating loss with a profound sense of sorrow,” said the statement.
“Our heartfelt thoughts are with the family of the second constable-in-training who sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital.,” it said.
“We know that in this moment of tragedy, Chief Moreira, his leadership team, representatives of the Durham Regional Police Association and all DRPS members will unite to support one another with compassion, love, and respect. To all police personnel, we extend our gratitude for your enduring and resilient service,” the DRPS Board added.
Police Association of Ontario Heartbroken
A statement from Police Association of Ontario said it is heartbroken by the tragic collision that claimed the life of a Durham Regional Police Service recruit and left another recruit critically injured.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the fallen recruit. We are holding the injured recruit in our thoughts and praying for a full recovery.”
Condolences were also offered by police services from as far away as Calgary, London and Waterloo to York, Lindsay, the Ontario Solicitor General and OPP Commissioner, among others.
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