A Calgary police sergeant has been killed by a hit and run driver on New Year’s Eve..Sgt. Andrew Harnett, 37, a 12-year veteran of the force, had pulled over a vehicle about 10:50 p.m. Thursday night at Falconridge Blvd. and Falconridge Drive N.E., Calgary Police Service said in a Friday statement..He was then struck by the vehicle which fled the scene.. Mossleigh pub briefly opens before authorities move in .“Despite desperate attempts by his colleagues, and members of EMS, he died as a result of his injuries,” said CPS..“Paramedics and fellow officers fought to save his life, but he was pronounced deceased at hospital near midnight..“The search for the driver continues. Road closures in the area are expected to occur for some time. No further details will be released at this time to ensure all of the officer’s family have been properly notified and cared for..“The profound grief this has brought to all members of the Calgary Police Service and their families is unmeasurable. Please bear with us while we work through this difficult time.”.Harnett lived in Strathmore with his wife Chelsea. The couple had no children..He is the 12th CPS officer to lose his life in the line of duty since 1878. The tragedy while on duty was Const. Darren Beatty, who died in 2001 after being shot during a training exercise. . Screen-Shot-2021-01-01-at-8.48.16-AMScene where Calgary police officer was run over and killed. Courtesy CBC . Screen-Shot-2021-01-01-at-8.47.50-AMCalgary police officers at the scene where one of their colleagues was struck and killed. Courtesy CBC .Former CPS Chief Jack Beaton praised Harnett as a “dedicated and professional officer that protected our citizens and communities with pride and courage.”.Retired CPS officer Gary S. McAuley said Harnett’s energy inspired the officers around him to find “Bad Guys.”.Harnett volunteered ever year with Tim Hortons send a Child to Camp. He was a Chief’s Award recipient three times for his life saving and bravery above the call duty..On the Western Standard Facebook site, Mae Hannah, said she was devastated by the loss..“I worked with Andrew for years when we were in the military together! I am devastated right now! He was an incredible person and a good friend,” Hannah wrote..Former Calgary Stampeder punter Rick Maver tweeted about joining Harnett on several ride-a-longs..“Many ridealongs with this man showed me that he was a Police Officer every Calgarian would be proud of. His care, patience and dedication to service were second to none. We lost a great man and Officer. RIP brother,” said Maver..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.Twitter.com/nobby7694
