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The West Point cadetkilled in the vehicle accidentthat occurred on Thursday has been identified as Christopher J. Morgan, a 22-year-old from West Orange, New Jersey.
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point announced on Friday that Morgan “died due to injuries sustained from a military vehicle accident at a training area.”
On Thursday, army officials broke the news that a tactical vehicle carrying at least 20 cadets, including Morgan, overturned at West Point Military Academy.
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Morgan was the only fatality in the accident
According to West Point’s statement, the New Jersey native was a Law and Legal Studies major and a recruited athlete who was a “standout member of the Army Wrestling Team.”
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The Academy also offered further information about the accident, adding that the cadets, who were from the class of 2020, were on their way to a land navigation course where they were going to do a map reading exercise when the accident happened.
According toNBC affiliate WNBCat the time of the crash, up to five cadets, excluding Morgan, were taken to a hospital with back pain but were expected to be okay.
West Point officials described the situation as “chaotic” to WNBC.
West Point alumni and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo alsoexpressed his supporton Twitter.
“Heartbroken for the cadet who was killed in service to our nation at my alma mater, West Point,” Pompeo tweeted. “May the cadet’s family find peace in knowing our nation will always honor that commitment. Praying for them, the injured cadets and all of their families. May the Lord be with you all.”
The crash came as the nation was observing the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6.
source: people.com
