US EditionWashington Metropolitan Police officer dies from injuries suffered while helping stranded motorist
Officer Bennett, an 8-year MPD veteran, died after being hit by a speeding vehicle while aiding a stranded motorist; his death marks the 127th line-of-duty loss, police said.
- A D.C. police officer died on Wednesday after being struck by a high-speed motorist while assisting a stranded driver on Interstate 695 on December 23, 2025.
- The officer, Terry Bennett, was an 8-year veteran of the D.C. police force, and his death marks the 127th line of duty death in the department's history.
- D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser praised Bennett's commitment to the community, stating that he 'impacted the lives of countless students and Washingtonians and he leaves behind a legacy of love and courage.
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An officer of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) died on Thursday from injuries he suffered after being hit by a vehicle in Interstate 695, just over two weeks ago. Police announced shortly after midnight on Thursday the death in fulfillment of duty of officer Terry Bennett, an eight-year veteran of the department. On Thursday afternoon, hundreds of law enforcement personnel from a wide range of agencies, including members of the Ohio Nati…
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Washington Metropolitan Police officer dies from injuries suffered while helping stranded motorist
A Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer struck by a car last month while helping a stranded motorist has died from his injuries, the department announced.
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