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Sault Police Constable in fatal off-duty collision
September 6, 2023 By Sault Ste. Marie Police
Sep. 6, 2023, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. – On Sep. 5, 2023, Constable Orrette Robinson died in an off-duty motor vehicle collision. Orrette was 36 years old.
While driving home on his motorcycle after working an overtime dynamic patrol shift, he was involved in a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Lyons Avenue and Farwell Terrace. The driver of the other vehicle did not require medical attention.
“Our hearts are heavy. Orrette served our community with pride and dedication. He loved interacting with youth while out on patrols,” says Chief Hugh Stevenson. “He was sworn in as an officer in August 2021 after being the first Sault Ste. Marie Police Service member to be named class valedictorian at the Ontario Police College. Our hearts and support go to his family, friends and colleagues. We thank all emergency responders for rendering assistance at the scene of the collision. Orrette will be missed.”
Prior to joining the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, Orrette spent nine years as an officer with the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the collision which took place around 8:30 p.m.
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