York Regional Police officer, Const. Garrett Styles Styles died tragically after being struck by a vehicle and trapped underneath it on Tuesday, June 28, 2011.
“Const. Garrett Styles, a seven-year veteran with York Regional Police, spotted a suspicious vehicle just east of Newmarket. He pulled over the van. A 15-year-old was behind the wheel. Styles reached for the keys. The van accelerated. Styles was dragged 300 metres before the van flipped over.The 15-year-old was taken to Sick Kids Hospital with serious injuries. The three other youths in the van are cooperating with police. (Toronto Star, June 29, 2011)”
On behalf of CTYA’s Blog Team, we would like to take this time to remember Const. Garrett Styles Styles and his work towards the safety of Torontonians. We wish his loved ones strength and courage during this difficult time, and offer our deepest condolences.
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