Andrew Harnett died on New Year's Eve after being struck by the vehicle of a driver trying to flee a traffic stop. The Calgary Police Service said the incident occurred around 10:50 p.m. Thursday in the area of Falconridge Boulevard and Falconridge Drive N.E. "During the traffic stop, the vehicle fled, striking the officer in the process," police said in a statement. Calgary police officer struck and killed Canada Video 0:45 A Calgary police officer has died after being struck by the vehicle of a driver trying to flee a traffic stop on New Year's Eve. "The profound grief this has brought to all members of the Calgary Police Service and their families is unmeasurable."

Source: CBC News January 01, 2021 11:17 UTC