Suicide in W.G. Bradford OPP are investigating the apparent suicide of a man in West Gwillimbury. The body of a 23-year-old man identified as Rico B. Olsson, of Resdale was discovered in a vehicle at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 6. The car was on Lot 2, Concession 12 just south east of Cookstown. The coroner pronounced the man dead at the scene. An autopsy was performed later that day. Police say the man died of asphysiation and had probably been in the car since the previous evening. Foul play is not suspected. The OPP are continuing the investigation.
"Occurrences investigated by the officers of the Bradford OPP during the week included 11 traffic accidents in which one person was killed and six persons were injured. On the morning of Nov. 1, Nancy Thedoru of Toronto was killed when the car driven by her husband George was involved in a collision with a pick up truck driven by Frank Anzil of Klienburg. Mr. Anzil's wife Tina was a passenger in the truck. Mr. Theodoru remains at Sunnybrook Medical Centre. Mr. Anzil is in intensive care in stable condition at York County Hospital. His wife has been transferred to St. Michael's Hospital. OPP are still investigating the accident, which occurred at Highways 11 and 89, near Gilford. No charges have been laid as yet. Bradford OPP investigated 42 occurrences during the week, including two drivers charged with excess alcohol. Also, five liquor related charges were laid."
