In a series of tweets, Barrie police said officers responded to a fatal single-vehicle crash around 2 a.m. in the area of McKay Road and Country Road 27. Police said the six people found dead in the vehicle were reported missing on Saturday afternoon. A missing persons alert was issued by police around 8pm on Saturday. It has since been removed, a standard procedure for missing person alerts after the person has been found. Police said four men and two women, all in their 20s, are missing. On Saturday afternoon, Barrie police identified the missing men as 22-year-old Curtis King, 23-year-old River Wells and 22-year-old Jason O’Connor. Story continues below ad It reported that 22-year-old Luke West is missing, along with two women: Jersey Mitchell and Hailey Marin. The Barrie Minor Lacrosse Association said in a Facebook post that West was a member of the Bombers Jr. C Lacrosse Club and had played for most of his life. “After graduating from Barrie Minor Lacrosse, Luke became a key member of the most successful Jr. C Bombers,” the post said. The post said West worked hard to share the sport with others and welcome new people to the game. “Westy – the impact you had on your teammates, coaches and the young men you coached is immeasurable,” the post said. “Few have worked harder in Bomber Blue, few can claim to have lifted us so high. We love you, miss you, and are grateful for the time we had with you.” Trending Stories
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Officers said more details would be released as they became available through the investigation. Jeff Lehman, mayor of Barrie, called the crash “a shocking and horrific tragedy.” “As a parent he is his worst nightmare,” he said in a tweet. Story continues below ad Ontario Premier Doug Ford also expressed his condolences. “We are holding you all in our hearts during this time of unspeakable pain,” he tweeted. Anyone with information is asked to contact Barrie Police. — with files from The Canadian Press 2/4 Missing Person Update: Those on board are believed to be the six missing from earlier this afternoon. The Barrie Police Traffic Unit is currently on scene and investigating alongside officers from the Criminal Investigations Division. — Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) August 28, 2022 On behalf of all Ontarians, I want to express my deepest condolences to the loved ones of these six young people. We hold you all in our hearts during this time of unspeakable pain. https://t.co/8gc3YbuOKU — Doug Ford (@fordnation) August 28, 2022 © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
