1 Durham police constable-in-training dead, another critical, following crash near Ontario Police College

A constable-in-training with Durham police is dead and another is seriously injured after an accident near the Ontario Police College.

A constable-in-training (CIT) from Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) had died, while another is fighting for their life, following a motor vehicle collision.

In a statement posted on social media, Police Chief Peter Moreira said they were travelling to the Ontario Police College, in Malahide Township near Aylmer, Ont., for training at the time of the crash.

The collision occurred a few kilometres west of the facility and involved a transport truck and a sedan.

It happened at the intersection of Imperial Road (Highway 73) and College Line at 11:20 a.m.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured, said Const. Jeff Beaumaster of the OPP.

‘Unimaginable tragedy’

Moreira, of DRPS, said their focus is to support the families of our CITs as well as their classmates, instructors, friends, and DRPS members who are grieving this tragic loss.

“We will continue to ensure they receive the care and support they need,” he said.

“We ask that the public respect the privacy of the families and all those affected as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy, and as notifications continue.”

At this time, Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and DRPS will not be providing any further details, said Moreira.

Roads in that immediate area are closed as police investigate.

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With files from CTV News London’s Fiona Robertson and Sean Irvine