Hydro One Mourns the Loss of Four Employees Lost in Fatal Crash in Tweed
December 19, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we share the names of the Hydro One employees who lost their lives in Thursday’s tragic accident: James Baragar, 39-years-old, Jeff Howes, 26-years-old, Darcy Jansen, 26-years-old, and Kyle Shorrock, 27-years-old.
James, the helicopter pilot, was from the Orillia area and has been with Hydro One since May 2009.
Jeff, a Power Line Technician on the construction crew and resident of Bath, has been with the Hydro One family since August 2013.
Darcy, also a Power Line Technician, from Long Sault has been with Hydro One since August 2013.
Kyle, a resident of Inverary, was a Power Line Technician who has been with Hydro One since September 2014.
Our focus continues to be on supporting the impacted families through this difficult time. A family assistance center has been established in the Municipality of Tweed.
The Hydro One family extends our deepest condolences, support and care to the grieving families and loved ones of James, Jeff, Darcy and Kyle.
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