Tributes are pouring in for those who have died. Here’s a look at the lives lost:
Luke West, 22
West was a talented lacrosse player and coach in Barrie.
In a tribute posted online by the Barrie Minor Lacrosse Association and the Bombers Jr C. Lacrosse Club, the 22-year-old was remembered as a beloved member of the lacrosse community.
“Westy” started as a drag on the previous Barrie Tornado organization, they said. He would play in five provincial championships and become a two-time Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse League champion. After graduating from the Barrie Minor Lacrosse Association, he became a key member of the Barrie Bombers Jr. team. C.
“He was a locker room favorite because of his toughness, tenacity and incredible lacrosse IQ,” the organizations said.
West also participated in introductory clinics where he helped introduce new players to lacrosse, they said. He moved into coaching and earlier this year made his sixth appearance at the Ontario Provincial Lacrosse Championships, this time winning silver as a coach.
“Westy – the impact you had on your teammates, coaches and the young men you coached is immeasurable,” the organizations said. “Few have worked harder in Bomber Blue, few can claim to have lifted us this high.”
Luke West, shown in this photo, was among six people killed in a crash in Barrie. (Submitted)
Jersey Mitchell, 20
A close friend remembered Mitchell as a loving woman who loved to make others laugh.
Her friend and former classmate Loren Mathias said the 20-year-old was passionate about outdoor activities such as cheerleading and hunting, but cared about her family and friends above all else.
Mathias said Jersey still hadn’t figured out what she wanted to do in the future and the couple would stay up late at her house making lists of pros and cons for different professions like dental hygiene or massage.
“Ultimately, he just wanted to help people,” Mathias said.
“She never wanted to fight with anyone. She had so much love in her heart and really wanted everyone to get along.”
Jersey Mitchell, 20, of Barrie, Ont. (Is provided)
River Wales, 23
Wells was remembered as a talented footballer.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the Barrie Bruisers football club said “River was a fierce competitor and an outstanding athlete who will be missed by so many.”
Simcoe County Football also remembered Wells as a former athlete who achieved on and off the field.
RELATED: Mother son killed in Barrie, Ont. crash with 5 others looking for answers
River Wells, 20, is pictured in this undated photo. (Is provided)
Curtis King, 22
King was remembered as a successful footballer who previously played for the Innisdale Invaders.
Simcoe County Football, in a statement honoring both King and Wells, said “we don’t just remember these great athletes for what they did on the field, we remember the great people they were in life.”
Curtis King, 22, of Barrie, Ont., is pictured in Barrie, Ont. (Is provided)
Jason Ono-O’Connor, 23
Jason Ono-O’Connor was remembered as an “outstanding” student with a “very bright future ahead of him,” Georgia College said in a statement.
He was well-liked and respected by faculty and fellow students in the automotive business program, the college said.
Ono-O’Connor was recently selected as a director at the 2023 Georgia Auto Show, which the college described as a highly sought-after role among students and a sign of Ono-O’Connor’s academic excellence.
The college said it consistently made the Dean’s List.
Jason Ono-O’Connor is pictured in this undated photo. (Provided by Georgia College)
Haley Marin, 21
Marin was remembered as “family” and “a really loyal friend” by Mathias, who met her at primary school and was close friends with her.
Mathias said Marin would always talk about how much she loved her mother and siblings.
Marin also prioritized school, Mathias said, recalling that her friend often helped her with her schoolwork. “She always wanted to make sure the people around her were succeeding,” Mathias said.
Marin was passionate about addiction and mental health issues, subjects she studied in a social work program at Georgia College in Barrie, Mathias said.
“She always wanted to help people and her heart was so big and she was always smiling,” Matias said. “He met everyone and really wanted to understand people.”
Haley Marin has been identified as one of six people killed in a weekend crash in Barrie. (photo by Karen Ross) This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 29, 2022.
title: “Victims Of Fatal Crash In Barrie Ont. Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-26” author: “Kelly Walls”
Tributes are pouring in for those who have died. Here’s a look at the lives lost:
Luke West, 22
West was a talented lacrosse player and coach in Barrie.
In a tribute posted online by the Barrie Minor Lacrosse Association and the Bombers Jr C. Lacrosse Club, the 22-year-old was remembered as a beloved member of the lacrosse community.
“Westy” started as a drag on the previous Barrie Tornado organization, they said. He would play in five provincial championships and become a two-time Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse League champion. After graduating from the Barrie Minor Lacrosse Association, he became a key member of the Barrie Bombers Jr. team. C.
“He was a locker room favorite because of his toughness, tenacity and incredible lacrosse IQ,” the organizations said.
West also participated in introductory clinics where he helped introduce new players to lacrosse, they said. He moved into coaching and earlier this year made his sixth appearance at the Ontario Provincial Lacrosse Championships, this time winning silver as a coach.
“Westy – the impact you had on your teammates, coaches and the young men you coached is immeasurable,” the organizations said. “Few have worked harder in Bomber Blue, few can claim to have lifted us this high.”
Luke West, shown in this photo, was among six people killed in a crash in Barrie. (Submitted)
Jersey Mitchell, 20
A close friend remembered Mitchell as a loving woman who loved to make others laugh.
Her friend and former classmate Loren Mathias said the 20-year-old was passionate about outdoor activities such as cheerleading and hunting, but cared about her family and friends above all else.
Mathias said Jersey still hadn’t figured out what she wanted to do in the future and the couple would stay up late at her house making lists of pros and cons for different professions like dental hygiene or massage.
“Ultimately, he just wanted to help people,” Mathias said.
“She never wanted to fight with anyone. She had so much love in her heart and really wanted everyone to get along.”
Jersey Mitchell, 20, of Barrie, Ont. (Is provided)
River Wales, 23
Wells was remembered as a talented footballer.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the Barrie Bruisers football club said “River was a fierce competitor and an outstanding athlete who will be missed by so many.”
Simcoe County Football also remembered Wells as a former athlete who achieved on and off the field.
RELATED: Mother son killed in Barrie, Ont. crash with 5 others looking for answers
River Wells, 20, is pictured in this undated photo. (Is provided)
Curtis King, 22
King was remembered as a successful footballer who previously played for the Innisdale Invaders.
Simcoe County Football, in a statement honoring both King and Wells, said “we don’t just remember these great athletes for what they did on the field, we remember the great people they were in life.”
Curtis King, 22, of Barrie, Ont., is pictured in Barrie, Ont. (Is provided)
Jason Ono-O’Connor, 23
Jason Ono-O’Connor was remembered as an “outstanding” student with a “very bright future ahead of him,” Georgia College said in a statement.
He was well-liked and respected by faculty and fellow students in the automotive business program, the college said.
Ono-O’Connor was recently selected as a director at the 2023 Georgia Auto Show, which the college described as a highly sought-after role among students and a sign of Ono-O’Connor’s academic excellence.
The college said it consistently made the Dean’s List.
Jason Ono-O’Connor is pictured in this undated photo. (Provided by Georgia College)
Haley Marin, 21
Marin was remembered as “family” and “a really loyal friend” by Mathias, who met her at primary school and was close friends with her.
Mathias said Marin would always talk about how much she loved her mother and siblings.
Marin also prioritized school, Mathias said, recalling that her friend often helped her with her schoolwork. “She always wanted to make sure the people around her were succeeding,” Mathias said.
Marin was passionate about addiction and mental health issues, subjects she studied in a social work program at Georgia College in Barrie, Mathias said.
“She always wanted to help people and her heart was so big and she was always smiling,” Matias said. “He met everyone and really wanted to understand people.”
Haley Marin has been identified as one of six people killed in a weekend crash in Barrie. (photo by Karen Ross) This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 29, 2022.
title: “Victims Of Fatal Crash In Barrie Ont. Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-21” author: “Bernard Keyser”
Tributes are pouring in for those who have died. Here’s a look at the lives lost:
Luke West, 22
West was a talented lacrosse player and coach in Barrie.
In a tribute posted online by the Barrie Minor Lacrosse Association and the Bombers Jr C. Lacrosse Club, the 22-year-old was remembered as a beloved member of the lacrosse community.
“Westy” started as a drag on the previous Barrie Tornado organization, they said. He would play in five provincial championships and become a two-time Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse League champion. After graduating from the Barrie Minor Lacrosse Association, he became a key member of the Barrie Bombers Jr. team. C.
“He was a locker room favorite because of his toughness, tenacity and incredible lacrosse IQ,” the organizations said.
West also participated in introductory clinics where he helped introduce new players to lacrosse, they said. He moved into coaching and earlier this year made his sixth appearance at the Ontario Provincial Lacrosse Championships, this time winning silver as a coach.
“Westy – the impact you had on your teammates, coaches and the young men you coached is immeasurable,” the organizations said. “Few have worked harder in Bomber Blue, few can claim to have lifted us this high.”
Luke West, shown in this photo, was among six people killed in a crash in Barrie. (Submitted)
Jersey Mitchell, 20
A close friend remembered Mitchell as a loving woman who loved to make others laugh.
Her friend and former classmate Loren Mathias said the 20-year-old was passionate about outdoor activities such as cheerleading and hunting, but cared about her family and friends above all else.
Mathias said Jersey still hadn’t figured out what she wanted to do in the future and the couple would stay up late at her house making lists of pros and cons for different professions like dental hygiene or massage.
“Ultimately, he just wanted to help people,” Mathias said.
“She never wanted to fight with anyone. She had so much love in her heart and really wanted everyone to get along.”
Jersey Mitchell, 20, of Barrie, Ont. (Is provided)
River Wales, 23
Wells was remembered as a talented footballer.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the Barrie Bruisers football club said “River was a fierce competitor and an outstanding athlete who will be missed by so many.”
Simcoe County Football also remembered Wells as a former athlete who achieved on and off the field.
RELATED: Mother son killed in Barrie, Ont. crash with 5 others looking for answers
River Wells, 20, is pictured in this undated photo. (Is provided)
Curtis King, 22
King was remembered as a successful footballer who previously played for the Innisdale Invaders.
Simcoe County Football, in a statement honoring both King and Wells, said “we don’t just remember these great athletes for what they did on the field, we remember the great people they were in life.”
Curtis King, 22, of Barrie, Ont., is pictured in Barrie, Ont. (Is provided)
Jason Ono-O’Connor, 23
Jason Ono-O’Connor was remembered as an “outstanding” student with a “very bright future ahead of him,” Georgia College said in a statement.
He was well-liked and respected by faculty and fellow students in the automotive business program, the college said.
Ono-O’Connor was recently selected as a director at the 2023 Georgia Auto Show, which the college described as a highly sought-after role among students and a sign of Ono-O’Connor’s academic excellence.
The college said it consistently made the Dean’s List.
Jason Ono-O’Connor is pictured in this undated photo. (Provided by Georgia College)
Haley Marin, 21
Marin was remembered as “family” and “a really loyal friend” by Mathias, who met her at primary school and was close friends with her.
Mathias said Marin would always talk about how much she loved her mother and siblings.
Marin also prioritized school, Mathias said, recalling that her friend often helped her with her schoolwork. “She always wanted to make sure the people around her were succeeding,” Mathias said.
Marin was passionate about addiction and mental health issues, subjects she studied in a social work program at Georgia College in Barrie, Mathias said.
“She always wanted to help people and her heart was so big and she was always smiling,” Matias said. “He met everyone and really wanted to understand people.”
Haley Marin has been identified as one of six people killed in a weekend crash in Barrie. (photo by Karen Ross) This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 29, 2022.
title: “Victims Of Fatal Crash In Barrie Ont. Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Nicholas Huseth”
Tributes are pouring in for those who have died. Here’s a look at the lives lost:
Luke West, 22
West was a talented lacrosse player and coach in Barrie.
In a tribute posted online by the Barrie Minor Lacrosse Association and the Bombers Jr C. Lacrosse Club, the 22-year-old was remembered as a beloved member of the lacrosse community.
“Westy” started as a drag on the previous Barrie Tornado organization, they said. He would play in five provincial championships and become a two-time Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse League champion. After graduating from the Barrie Minor Lacrosse Association, he became a key member of the Barrie Bombers Jr. team. C.
“He was a locker room favorite because of his toughness, tenacity and incredible lacrosse IQ,” the organizations said.
West also participated in introductory clinics where he helped introduce new players to lacrosse, they said. He moved into coaching and earlier this year made his sixth appearance at the Ontario Provincial Lacrosse Championships, this time winning silver as a coach.
“Westy – the impact you had on your teammates, coaches and the young men you coached is immeasurable,” the organizations said. “Few have worked harder in Bomber Blue, few can claim to have lifted us this high.”
Luke West, shown in this photo, was among six people killed in a crash in Barrie. (Submitted)
Jersey Mitchell, 20
A close friend remembered Mitchell as a loving woman who loved to make others laugh.
Her friend and former classmate Loren Mathias said the 20-year-old was passionate about outdoor activities such as cheerleading and hunting, but cared about her family and friends above all else.
Mathias said Jersey still hadn’t figured out what she wanted to do in the future and the couple would stay up late at her house making lists of pros and cons for different professions like dental hygiene or massage.
“Ultimately, he just wanted to help people,” Mathias said.
“She never wanted to fight with anyone. She had so much love in her heart and really wanted everyone to get along.”
Jersey Mitchell, 20, of Barrie, Ont. (Is provided)
River Wales, 23
Wells was remembered as a talented footballer.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the Barrie Bruisers football club said “River was a fierce competitor and an outstanding athlete who will be missed by so many.”
Simcoe County Football also remembered Wells as a former athlete who achieved on and off the field.
RELATED: Mother son killed in Barrie, Ont. crash with 5 others looking for answers
River Wells, 20, is pictured in this undated photo. (Is provided)
Curtis King, 22
King was remembered as a successful footballer who previously played for the Innisdale Invaders.
Simcoe County Football, in a statement honoring both King and Wells, said “we don’t just remember these great athletes for what they did on the field, we remember the great people they were in life.”
Curtis King, 22, of Barrie, Ont., is pictured in Barrie, Ont. (Is provided)
Jason Ono-O’Connor, 23
Jason Ono-O’Connor was remembered as an “outstanding” student with a “very bright future ahead of him,” Georgia College said in a statement.
He was well-liked and respected by faculty and fellow students in the automotive business program, the college said.
Ono-O’Connor was recently selected as a director at the 2023 Georgia Auto Show, which the college described as a highly sought-after role among students and a sign of Ono-O’Connor’s academic excellence.
The college said it consistently made the Dean’s List.
Jason Ono-O’Connor is pictured in this undated photo. (Provided by Georgia College)
Haley Marin, 21
Marin was remembered as “family” and “a really loyal friend” by Mathias, who met her at primary school and was close friends with her.
Mathias said Marin would always talk about how much she loved her mother and siblings.
Marin also prioritized school, Mathias said, recalling that her friend often helped her with her schoolwork. “She always wanted to make sure the people around her were succeeding,” Mathias said.
Marin was passionate about addiction and mental health issues, subjects she studied in a social work program at Georgia College in Barrie, Mathias said.
“She always wanted to help people and her heart was so big and she was always smiling,” Matias said. “He met everyone and really wanted to understand people.”
Haley Marin has been identified as one of six people killed in a weekend crash in Barrie. (photo by Karen Ross) This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 29, 2022.
