‘Beloved’ Queen’s Park peace officer dies in car crash

A well-respected peace officer at the Ontario legislature passed away on Monday due to a car accident, according to Speaker Donna Skelly. Joshua Camacho had served at Queen's Park for three years, and was highly regarded for his professionalism and dedication to service, as stated in a message posted by Skelly on social media platform X. The speaker expressed her deep sorrow over the loss, saying, "It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Joshua Camacho, a beloved member of our Legislative Assembly family."

Camacho's colleagues from various political parties also mourned his death, with Premier Doug Ford and Opposition Leader Marit Stiles sharing their condolences on social media. Both leaders expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of a valued member of the Legislative Assembly family. Ford emphasized the importance of the men and women who keep Queen's Park safe every day, while Stiles acknowledged the significant impact Camacho had on legislative operations, stating, "He served with distinction and we will miss him."

As the Legislative Protective Service continued to mourn the loss, Global News encouraged its readers to follow the story and show support for the family and colleagues of Officer Camacho.