Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett has extended her condolences to the family and friends of a community member who lost their life in a collision involving a Flagstaff police officer on Sept. 20. In a heartfelt statement on Sept. 22, Daggett voiced the collective sorrow of city officials, "The life of one of our community members tragically ended last Saturday and my heart goes out to everyone this individual personally touched," she said as per the City of Flagstaff website, adding that she, alongside members of city leadership and police officers, had met with the individual's loved ones to express their sympathy.
Details of the incident are still emerging, however, Daggett's outreach reflects the gravity, of the situation and the impact it has had on the Flagstaff community. According to a statement on the city's website, city council members are all expressing their sympathies for this tragic loss. This gesture of solidarity and support is a salve, though it can never undo the tragedy that unfolded over the weekend.
In her statement on the City of Flagstaff website, Daggett not only shared her personal response but also represented the collective feelings of the city's elected representatives. "I know I speak for the entire city council as I convey our sympathies for this tragic loss," Daggett remarked, as a means to offer comfort to those grieving.
The Flagstaff Police Department has yet not released comprehensive details surrounding the collision, but they have provided some information which is accessible online. A link to the police department's report on the incident can be found on the Flagstaff official website, offering the community a resource for understanding the series of events that led to such a sudden loss.
