"One Marine Dead, 18 Others Injured in Training Accident at California Military Base"

2015-09-11T17:14:41-04:00

From: Gawker

One U.S. Marine was killed and 18 other service members were injured on Thursday when a vehicle rolled over during routine training at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, the Associated Press reports.

Further details on the accident—including the identity of the deceased Marine, the type of vehicle involved and the extent of the injuries suffered by the wounded—were not immediately available.

“The command’s priorities are to take care of the Marines, sailors and families of the unit,” said a Marine spokesperson in a statement. “We want to ensure the Marines and their family members are being provided for during this difficult time.”

The crash, which occurred at around 2 p.m., is currently being investigated, KSWB-TV reports.

In November 2013, four Marines were killed at Camp Pendleton when a grenade round exploded during a routine sweep of unexploded ordinance.

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One Marine Dead, 18 Others Injured in Training Accident at California Military Base

One U.S. Marine was killed and 18 other service members were injured on Thursday when a vehicle rolled over during routine training at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, the Associated Press reports.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 11 at 2015 6:22 PM

2015-09-11T18:22:37-04:00

Wow, that is very sad news especially on 9/11/2015 as the nation remembers the events of 9/11/2001. At least the flags are at half mast today.

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Dec 11 at 2021 9:03 AM

2021-12-11T09:03:30-05:00

Terrible and very sad news. RIP Marine and a speedy recovery to the other injured in the line of duty.