Walkerton grieves loss of four students and beloved teacher in London, Ont. crash

Ontario teacher killed in crash with students remembered as cherished coach, friend

In a social media tribute, the team’s general manager says Eckert had an indescribable connection with the players and was a best friend to other coaches

Walkerton grieves loss of four students and beloved teacher in London, Ont. crash

On Friday afternoon, around 4:30, an SUV driven by the teacher, and carrying four teenage girls, collided with a tractor trailer at the intersection of Cobble Hills Road and Thorndale Road.

‘Sudden and heartbreaking loss’: Four Walkerton teen students, school staff member killed in crash near London, Ont.

The female students and male staff member from a Walkerton school were returning from a sports event when their SUV collided with a transport truck Friday afternoon.

Four high school-aged students and staff killed in Ontario car crash: school board

By Jordan Omstead

Four high-school students and staff killed in Ontario car crash: school board

Four high-school students and a staff member were killed in a car crash while returning home from a sports event, an Ontario school board said Saturday, calling it a devastating loss for the community.

Walkerton teacher, 4 students die in London-area crash: 'Unimaginable grief'

Tragedy has struck the community of Walkerton as four teenage students and a teacher have died in a crash near London while coming home from a sporting event.