Fatal Crash Near Police Training Facility
A Durham Regional Police constable-in-training has died and another recruit is in life-threatening condition after a collision on July 7, 2026, near the Ontario Police College in Aylmer, Ontario. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. on Highway 3, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
The two recruits were traveling in a marked Durham police vehicle when it collided with another vehicle. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, but OPP confirmed that one recruit was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was airlifted to a London hospital with critical injuries.
Victims Identified as Trainees
Durham Regional Police Chief Peter Moreira confirmed that both individuals were constables-in-training enrolled at the Ontario Police College. “This is a devastating loss for our service and for the families involved,” Chief Moreira said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and colleagues of these two brave individuals who were pursuing a career in public service.”
The names of the deceased and injured recruit have not been released pending notification of next of kin. The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital.
Investigation Underway
The OPP’s Technical Collision Investigation team is leading the probe into the cause of the crash. Speed and road conditions are being examined, although no charges have been laid at this time. The Ontario Police College has suspended all non-essential training activities as a mark of respect.
“We are cooperating fully with the investigation,” said a spokesperson for the college. “Our priority is supporting the trainees and staff affected by this tragedy.”
Durham Regional Police has offered counseling services to its members and extended support to the families. The incident has sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community in Ontario.
