Georgian mourns the death of Varsil Patel, a Computer Studies student

The Georgian College community is saddened to confirm Varsil Patel, a student in our Computer Programming program, was the victim of a tragic vehicle accident the night July 21 in south Barrie.

Our college community offers our deepest condolences to Varsil’s family and his friends, classmates and instructors.

During this time of tragedy, students and employees are reminded that free and confidential counselling is available:

  • Any student may book an in-person or virtual counselling appointment by calling 1.877.722.1523 or emailing studentsuccess@georgiancollege.ca
  • For after-hours counselling, any student may connect with a Good2Talk counsellor, 24/7 by calling the helpline at 1.866.925.5454 or texting “GOOD2TALKON” at 686868
  • International students may contact keep.meSAFE 24/7 by calling 1.416.380.6578 or downloading the My SSP App.
  • Employees who need to speak with someone are always encouraged to use the Employee and Family Assistance Program.  

In memory of Varsil, the Georgian flag has been lowered to half-mast at the Barrie Campus.

Barrie Police continue to investigate this accident and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have dash camera video and were travelling on Big Bay Point Road/Leggott Avenue on Friday evening prior to 10:15 p.m. to please contact the investigating officer. If you can assist, please contact Detective Constable Douglas Avery of the Barrie Police Traffic Unit at 705-725-7025, ext. 2647. 

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