Durham Region police say one of their recruits has died and another was seriously injured in a collision near the Ontario Police College in southwestern Ontario.
Chief Peter Moreira says he is mourning “a profound loss” following the crash that occurred in Malahide Township on Tuesday.
Moreira says in a statement the two constables in training were travelling to a training session when the crash happened.
He says the news that one of them died and the other remains in life-threatening condition is being shared with “deep sadness.”
Ontario Provincial Police say on social media that the fatal collision involved a sedan and a transport truck.
STATEMENT FROM DRPS BELOW:
The Durham Regional Police Service Board expresses its sincerest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of the DRPS member who suffered fatal injuries in a motor vehicle collision while travelling Tuesday to the Ontario Police College in Aylmer.
Along with all members of the DRPS family, we mourn this devastating loss with a profound sense of sorrow.
Our heartfelt thoughts are with the family of the second constable-in-training who sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital.
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.
