An RCMP member on Vancouver Island has died.
It is with sadness we announce the death of one of our member. Media availability at 11:00 am at West Shore RCMP. https://t.co/wXUvwi6oYA
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) April 5, 2016
The West Shore RCMP released a statement Tuesday morning informing the public that one of its officers died while on duty.
The officer was involved in an early morning car crash in Langford, where a truck t-boned the police cruiser.
RCMP are not releasing the name of the officer at this time, and the fatal crash continues to be investigated by RCMP and BC Coroners Service. Condolences poured in for the West Shore RCMP as well as the officers family on social media Tuesday morning.
Deepest condolences on this terrible incident this morning... @WestshoreRCMP @bcRCMP @rcmpgrcpolice https://t.co/Tam76lorcq
— Det James Hooper (@4Echo13) April 5, 2016
@WestshoreRCMP our thoughts are with our colleagues, friends and their family members.
— View Royal Fire (@VRFD) April 5, 2016
More information on the fatal crash will be released during a press conference at 11 a.m.
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