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TRU holding memorial for athlete killed in Kamloops car crash

The memorial is taking place on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 4 p.m.
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Thompson Rivers University men’s volleyball player Owyn McInnis died from his injuries he suffered in a car crash on Wednesday, Nov. 29. (@goTRUWolfPack/X)

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will be holding a memorial for Owyn McInnis.

McInnis, a member of the school’s men’s volleyball team was killed in a multiple vehicle car crash in Kamloops on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

His family held a memorial back in his hometown of Guelph, Ontario back on Dec. 9.

Now the university is holding a memorial for teammates, students, and staff to attend. It is taking place at the TCC Gym on TRU’s campus on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 4 p.m.

In the crash, two other members of the volleyball team, Owen Waterhouse and Riley Brinnen of Kelowna suffered serious injuries.

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Jordy Cunningham

About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree
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