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Chief superintendent cautions citizens after tragic loss of lives in past month

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(LONDON, ON.) – Chief Superintendent for Western Region OPP Ron Gentle cautions citizens of Ontario of the immediate need to reassess personal safety on our roadways and waterways. This warning comes in light of an extremely tragic loss of lives in both venues this month alone. 

Eight people have died in motor vehicle collisions this month and there are still nine more days to go. Four young people, aged 10-24, have lost their lives in drowning incidents this week. 

“It’s heartbreaking enough when people we love die from natural causes, says Gentle. "It’s difficult to comprehend and come to grips with when they die in a preventable incident.

“I’m directing officers under my command to continue their vigilance during patrols and enforcement on the waterways and roadways. The reality is that unless people stop taking unnecessary risks, such as aggressive and drunk driving, or venturing into rough water, people are going to continue to die needlessly."

 
The OPP asks everyone to do a self-assessment of their abilities, whether they be driving, swimming or operating a vessel, and then function within their limitations rather than outside of them which increases the risk to their safety and those around them.

 


 
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