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Three U.S. Marines were found unresponsive in a car at a gas station in North Carolina and died from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the local sheriff’s office. The Marines were stationed at Camp Lejeune and were motor vehicle operators. The cause of their deaths is still unclear, and the sheriff’s office is investigating. The families of the Marines have been notified, and their colleagues and loved ones are mourning their loss. Funeral arrangements are being made, and the community is offering support to the families during this difficult time. Delta Optimist reported
Three U.S. Marines were tragically found unresponsive in a car at a gas station in North Carolina, and it has been determined that they died of carbon monoxide poisoning. The Pender County Sheriff’s Office made the discovery on Sunday morning when they found the three men in a privately owned Lexus sedan parked outside a Speedway gas station in Hampstead. Autopsies performed by the North Carolina Medical Examiner confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death.
The lance corporals have been identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, Merax C. Dockery, and Ivan R. Garcia. They were stationed at Camp Lejeune, which is located about 29 miles northeast of the gas station. All three men were motor vehicle operators with the Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, and 2nd Marine Logistics Group.
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office has not yet clarified whether the deaths were accidental. However, there is no suspicion of foul play at this time.
The mother of one of the Marines reported him missing early Sunday morning after he failed to arrive home on a flight. This led to a search by the sheriff’s office and the Marine’s sergeant at Camp Lejeune. The tragic discovery was made shortly after.
The families of the Marines expressed their grief and sadness over the loss of their loved ones. Heather Glass, the mother of Merax C. Dockery, said she is at peace knowing that her son was asleep when he passed away.
Funeral arrangements are being made, and the dates will depend on when the Marines’ bodies can be released to their families.
This incident serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. It is important to ensure that vehicles and living spaces are properly ventilated to prevent the buildup of this deadly gas..
- US Marines
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- North Carolina gas station.
