Officer Down

 

Constable Garrett Styles
York Ontario Regional Police Service
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 7 years

Constable Garrett Styles was killed after being struck by a vehicle while making a traffic stop at approximately 4:50 am.

He had stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Herald Road and Highway 48 in East Gwillimbury. He was outside of his vehicle when he was struck by another car and pinned underneath it. Despite being severely injured, he was able to radio for assistance.

Constable Style was transported to South Lake Regional Health Centre, in Newmarket, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the vehicle that struck him was taken into custody.

Constable Styles had served with the York Regional Police Service for seven years. He is survived by his wife and two young children.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.