Six Marines were in critical condition
Friday after a vehicle rollover accident that killed a fellow Marine at Camp
Pendleton the previous day, a base spokeswoman announced.
The incident occurred during training
around 2 p.m. Thursday on Basilone Road on the sprawling San Diego County base.
Eighteen Marines were injured.
No details about what occurred have
been released, but Lt. Colleen McFadden of the 1st Marine Division said Friday
that the vehicle involved was a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, or MTVR,
commonly known as a 7-ton truck. The vehicle is primarily used for transporting
Marines, and hauling fuel, water, food and supplies.
The Marine, who was killed, assigned
to the 1st Marine Division, has not been identified.
Eight other Marines were in stable
condition Friday, and four were treated at medical facilities and released,
McFadden said in a news release.
“After this tragic training accident,
our first concern is for the welfare of our deceased Marine, the injured and
their families,” said Maj. Gen. Daniel J. O’Donohue, commanding general of 1st
Marine Division, in Friday’s release. “They are held close in our hearts and
prayers. Our commanders, chaplains, medical personnel and families and
surrounding communities have come together in support. We deeply appreciate all
the support and sympathy that we have received for this tragic loss.”
The injured Marines were treated at
Scripps Memorial Hospital, Palomar Medical Center, Mission Hospital, Sharp
Memorial Hospital and Tri-City Medical Center.
