Buena Vista Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch: Saturday, October 26, 1996
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 4
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: October 26, 1996
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Patrolman Trevor Staszak was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating an accident during a snow storm. He was struck from behind by the drunk driver as he exited his vehicle to investigate an accident that involved a car that had hit a deer. He was thrown 40 feet as a result of the impact and killed instantly.
A deputy from the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office apprehended the 24-year-old female drunk driver approximately 100 yards away.
Patrolman Staszak was survived by his wife, parents, and sister. His wife was riding along with him when the incident occurred.