Guelph police officer killed in crash with transit bus

A Guelph police officer was killed in the line of duty when her cruiser collided with a transit bus after crossing the median, police say.

Const. Jennifer Kovach, 26, was extracted from the vehicle by the Guelph fire department after the crash on Imperial Road South near Paisley Road, Guelph police said.

'We will forever remember her zest for life.'—Guelph Police Service

She was taken to Guelph General Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

She was alone in her cruiser and was "en route to assist at a call for service" at the time of the crash, police said.

Kovach had been on the force for three years. She was the daughter of Guelph Ward 4 Coun. Gloria Kovach, Guelph police said.

In a public statement, Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge expressed her condolences to the Kovach family and the Guelph Police Service.

"There are no words that can adequately express our sorrow over their tragic loss," said Farbridge. "Constable Kovach will always be remembered for her sacrifice to keep our community safe."

The driver of the bus was taken to hospital suffering minor injuries and was released. There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the crash.

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It is still too early to say why her cruiser crossed the median, Const. Michael Gatto.

"This is a sad and tragic day for the Police Service and the City of Guelph. Const. Kovach exemplified the values of our service and was committed to making a difference," Guelph police said in a release.

"Jennifer was fulfilling her dream as a police officer, and we will forever remember her zest for life, her strong sense of adventure and her gregarious smile that brightened all our lives."

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