Marine killed, six others injured in training exercise at Camp Pendleton

Posted By: Staff
May 10, 2019 @ 6:23 am
ABC National

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Nick J./iStock(CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.) — One Marine was killed and six others were injured when a light armored vehicle rolled over during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton in Southern California on Thursday morning, a Marine officer confirmed to ABC News.

“Our operations are inherently dangerous and despite measures we take to mitigate risks, these things unfortunately happen,” said 1st Lt. Cameron Edinburgh, a media officer with the 1st Marine Division.

The incident occurred at the Camp Pendleton military base located north of San Diego.

The accident took place during a standard training protocol, Edinburgh said.

Military officials are investigating the incident and plan to identify the Marine killed on Friday, after family has been notified.