Posted on 04/29/2022 12:56:21 PM PDT by Loyalist
The Department of National Defence says an investigation is underway after four cadets died in an incident involving a vehicle at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont.
The incident happened shortly after 2 a.m. Friday on Point Frederick, a peninsula at Canadian Forces Base Kingston that sits between Kingston Harbour and Navy Bay on the St. Lawrence River.
Investigators were seen Friday examining the road and shoreline in boats and on foot.
Frontenac Paramedics said four patients were treated at the scene but none of them were taken to hospital.
The Royal Military College (RMC) is located on the peninsula, just east of downtown Kingston.
"This loss is felt across the RMC community and we extend our deepest condolences to all our members, their families, and their friends during this difficult time," a spokesperson for the Department of National Defence wrote in an email Friday.
"RMC's first priority is to ensure our Naval and Officer Cadets, staff, faculty, and families are cared for and supported." ndependent arm of military police investigating The department said the process of notifying next of kin is ongoing, and "therefore no further information will be made available at this time."
The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is investigating the incident, according to Kingston Police, who are assisting.
The investigation service is the independent investigative arm of the Canadian Forces Military Police.
Kingston Mayor Bryan Patterson posted on social media Friday saying he was "absolutely heartbroken to hear of the tragic loss." Patterson is an assistant professor at the college in the department of political science and economics.
“Incident” is a word that makes people suspicious.
Death by OFO
RIP.
0200 makes my genetically Irish mind go to a certain cause.
“Here, hold my Molsons, and watch this!”
Well they got drunk and burned down the White House before. The Canadians know how to party!
Mine, too. As in Pub.
Cold enough for black ice to form, temperatures reported in the area were between 31 and 33 F from 0200h to sunrise. News reports (in Canada) say that the vehicle entered nearby water from the road, other details not being released until next of kin notifications. The access road to the college is along a narrow peninsula located to the east of the city of Kingston ON.
Exactly…
I look back and realize how fortunate it is that I am here today.
Too soon old. Too late intelligent.
DoughtyOne wrote: “I look back and realize how fortunate it is that I am here today. Too soon old. Too late intelligent.”
I am amazed that I made it through my freshman year in college alive and without being arrested.
I’m 75. I’ve had two neck fusions, two rotator cuff, one torn biceps, and a hand surgery to re-attach four severed tendons in my right hand. My surgeon says I’ve had a vigorous life. BTW, I can still touch type. I know some good surgeons.
Wow, I thought I knew english, but I read the article and could not process any useful information except the fact that 4 cadets died. Were they the same 4 as the 4 that were treated? What is an incident involving a vehicle? You mean a car accident? Condolences to the family.
I don’t think US cadets could get much alcohol except when on leave. Not sure how they got a vehicle early in the morning or what sort of vehicle it was. I would think they would not be able to mess around like fraternity brothers.
There’s full time and part time. I don’t know the rules.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Military_College_of_Canada
Yes...
I’m a card carrying member. Smile...
Hey, sounds like you were very active.
I’ve had my share of situations also, but few landed up with
me needing medical attention. But when I did... Smile...
Take care. I’m not far behind. Lets celebrate in another
twenty!
Me, too.
I’m glad the Lord protected me from my dumb, crazy days.
“Too soon old. Too late intelligent.”
Indeed!
Sad. RIP.
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