Mountie killed in two-vehicle crash near Victoria

Canada’s public safety minister is expressing his sympathies over the death of a police officer killed in a crash while on duty near Victoria. Ralph Goodale relayed his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett. “The death of a police officer is a stark reminder of the sacrifices and bravery of our police women and men who put themselves in harm’s way each and every day to keep our communities safe,” Goodale said in a statement issued Tuesday.