The mayor of a South Carolina city the place your complete police power resigned has died in a tragic automobile crash. McColl Mayor George Garner II, 49, died in a crash whereas being “pursued” by different legislation enforcement.
Garner died when his 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe crashed into an 18-wheeler on Tuesday afternoon, November 26. This incident comes simply 5 days after police Chief Bob Hale and his 5 officers resigned in anger at native officers.
What did the coroner say?
The investigating coroner stated that “Mr. Garner was being pursued by a Marlboro County Deputy”throughout the incident. The coroner added, “The pursuit was not associated to any legal guidelines being damaged. The pursuit was going down in an effort to guard the nicely being of Mr. Garner. I’ll make a ruling on the way of this loss of life within the coming days. Please maintain this household,and the positive people in our neighboring Marlboro County in your prayers.”
It was revealed after Garner’s loss of life that he wasconnected to an energetic investigation from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division [SLED], sources informed WBTW. SLED didn’t element what theinvestigation concerned.
Recently, Garner reportedly received re-election within the city of about 2,000 residents. His administration made headlines after your complete police power give up. Chief Hale accused an unidentified council member of harassment, claiming the individual created a “hostile work surroundings.”
The former chief stated in an announcement on social media that this created “a poisonous environment that has hindered the division’s potential to operate successfully.” “Despite our efforts to deal with these points professionally and thru acceptable channels, the harassment and hostility have persevered,” he added, additionally complaining about slashed funding.
At the time, Garner stated that the resignations left the city in a “tough state of affairs.” “I hate to see them go. They had been an excellent group. But we’re gonna proceed on,” Garner stated, including that he would rent extra cops.
Brian Blue shall be overlaying mayoral duties after Garner’s loss of life. “I do know it’s a tough time proper now for our city, however us as a council and me as your mayor Pro tempore, we are going to proceed preventing for you all,” Blue informed residents in an announcement, in accordance with WPDE.
The crash is being investigated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. A funeral service for Garner will happen at McColl Church of God at 2 pm on December 3, Garner’s obituary says.