Crime & Safety

2 Coast Guard Cadets Die in Motor Vehicle Accident in New Jersey

A third cadet was injured in the accident.

The United States Coast Guard Academy in New London is grieving the loss of two cadets, who died in an accident in New Jersey on Saturday, reports FOX CT.

The crash happened early Saturday when a car collided with a vehicle driven by First Class Cadet Joel MacArthur, who was treated and released for his injuries.

But First Class Cadet Soso Makaridze and Third Class Cadet Bersarian Gorjoladze, both died from their injuries, reports FOX CT. They were both international cadets.

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“The Academy community is grieving the loss of two of our cadets,” said Academy Superintendent Rear Admiral Sandra Stosz, according to FOX CT.

Read the full FOX CT report here.

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