Snowbirds crash victim was Haligonian, former journalist
Official sources have confirmed that one person has died in a tragic accident that occurred in Kamloops, earlier today
about an hour ago
By: HalifaxToday Staff
Official sources have confirmed that one person has died in a tragic accident that occurred in Kamloops, B.C. earlier today.
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce that one member of the CF Snowbirds team has died and one has sustained serious injuries," says a Tweet from the Snowbirds.
HalifaxToday has confirmed that Captain Jenn Casey, who served as a spokesperson for the Snowbirds, was on the plane when it crashed.
Casey grew up in Halifax, getting a Bachelor of Arts at Dalhousie University and attending journalism school at the University of King's College. Prior to joining the Canadian Armed Forces, Jenn was an employee of NEWS 95.7 working as a reporter, an anchor and as a producer for The Rick Howe Show.
According to
her online profile with the Air Force, Casey has been with the Snowbirds since November 2018. The RCAF confirmed in a Tweet that Casey's family has been notified.