The President of TRU has confirmed the victims of a fatal hit and run over the weekend were, in fact, international students from the school.
Presidents Brett Fairbairn addressed the public on the tragic event that took place just after 2 am on Sunday, killing two.
"It is with great sadness and regret that I have informed our university community that four of our students – current and alumni – were involved in a tragic motor vehicle accident in downtown Kamloops early Sunday morning," said Fairbairn. "The collision took the lives of two of them, and critically injured another."
"Our deepest thoughts are with their families and loved ones, and on behalf of TRU, I offer our condolences. As these were international students and alumni, our concern is also for our colleagues at TRU World. We grieve with them, along with others – friends, classmates, and professors."
TRU will be offering counseling services for anyone affected by the incident. Out of respect for the family, the university will not be disclosing personal information about the victims.
