Constable Garrett Styles was killed in the line of duty today, in Newmarket.
A York Regional Police officer was struck and killed during an early morning traffic stop on Highway 48, east of Newmarket, Tuesday.
Const. Garrett Styles, 32, was run over by a vehicle just before 5 a.m. on Highway 48, north of Davis Drive, and pinned underneath.
The officer, a seven-year veteran of the police force, is survived by his wife and two small children.
York police Chief Eric Jolliffe will speak to reporters at 2 p.m.
Police have not commented officially on what happened, but it appears the officer was standing outside the stopped vehicle and may have been struck by a passing vehicle.
He was taken to South Lake Regional Health Centre where he died of his injuries.
“It’s with deep regret that I advise you that a very competent and capable police officer of York Regional Police has succumbed to his injuries this morning as a result of a traffic stop,” Chief Jolliffe told reporters.
“The family wishes that you observe some time for them to collect themselves. I’ve had some brief discussions with them, and they very much appreciate that at this particular time, you give them the space to deal with their loss.”
Highway 48 is closed in both directions between Mount Albert Road and Davis Drive for the police investigation, which is expected to remain in affect for the rest of the day.
Our prayers are with the entire Styles family, as well as the extended police family, at this terrible, tragic loss.
*UPDATE**
A 15-year-old believed to be driving the car that struck and killed Const. Garrett Styles is also in hospital with serious injuries. (680News)
16 Comments User Comments
Add a commentSharon
June 28, 2011
2:22 pm
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace. My condolences and prayers for your family.
Theresa Currie
June 28, 2011
2:51 pm
My condolence for your family….thank you for your service…. Rest in peace…
Oriana
June 28, 2011
3:11 pm
Constable Style, may you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you for serving and protect our community during your seven years in the police force.
sonia
June 28, 2011
7:35 pm
Our deepest condolences to the family of this heroic man who served on the police police for seven years. You were serving and protecting your community for which we are very grateful for. I am sure your wife, children and Mom and Dad are very proud of what you did. May you rest in peace; you will be in the hearts of many forever.
HPAR
June 28, 2011
8:47 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with yor family and thank you for your selflessness, because to choose be a police officer in today’s environment, I can only shake my head and call it selflessness.
Thanks again.
The Johnstone Family
June 28, 2011
8:48 pm
Constable may you rest in peace . our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.Thanks you for your service and protection in the community .
Leslie from Newmarket
June 28, 2011
10:17 pm
A few weeks ago, my family and I went to the District 1 Headquarters Open House and Mr Styles was there, getting ready for his shift.
May he RIP and condolences to his dear family
Brian Lima
June 29, 2011
10:11 am
WHY HIS DAD MOM NOT GAVE KEY CAR
COPS HE 454 YEAR IN
Sunil Dilan
June 29, 2011
12:50 pm
It is extremely sad to hear this type of news.I can understand how his wife and two kid\’s feelings.Criminal should be punished fully irrespective of being a minor.I know that would not give great Styles a birth again.However,to prevent this type of cruel actions, offenders must be given an appropriate punishment.
My deep condolence to his family and may he attain nibbana !
Darlene Ratcliff
June 29, 2011
5:44 pm
When I heard the tragic news, my heart was heavy. My husband and I did not have the pleasure of knowing Constable Styles, but wanted to send our deepest condolences to the immediate family as well to the Vaughn police family. It is a great loss for someone so young to lose his life. We all have to remember what all these officers do while on duty to make everyone safe. Let us not forget him as well as the other fallen officers!
Tanya
June 29, 2011
7:32 pm
My sympathizes to the family. Be strong together and never forget that he is always with you. Rest In Peace Garrett.
Brooke
June 29, 2011
8:06 pm
My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to his wife and family. It is a life cut too short by a thoughtless act.
It is a great loss. May He be in Heaven looking down on us, like a shining star in the sky.
Joyce Bryant
June 29, 2011
9:01 pm
Dear Family of Constable Stiles,
I am very saddened to hear of his tragic death. My deepest and sincerest sympathies to you and his brohers and sisters, in uniform, who keep our comunity safe. He gave his life and we thank him for being out there to protect and serve. Long live his memory. God Bless. We will not forget his sacrifice.
Judy of Scarborough
June 29, 2011
10:56 pm
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Constable Styles. We, as the rest of the country, are sadden by such a senseless act and we hope that due punishment will be handed out accordingly.
The Roses
June 30, 2011
12:13 pm
Our sincerest sympathy to the family of Constable Styles. We hope that the memories of a good man will help to sustain his wife, children and parents at this tragic time.
Sonia P.
June 30, 2011
8:51 pm
To this dear man\’s family, our deepest, deepest sympathy. Such a senseless loss!!. Personally, I pray this young offenders\’ act will be demolished. Words cannot convey my feelings for his young wife and children. Youll be in my prayers.