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Washington Metropolitan Police officer dies from injuries suffered while helping stranded motorist
Officer Terry Bennett, an eight-year veteran, died weeks after being struck by a speeding driver while helping a motorist on I-695, 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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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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DC police officer dies weeks after being hit while helping driver on Interstate 695
A D.C. police officer has died after succumbing to injuries he sustained in a December crash on Interstate 695 near South Capitol Street. More stories DC police officer seriously injured in crash while helping driver of broken-down vehicle Pedestrian killed in multivehicle crash near White House Former Capitol Police officer reflects on 5th anniversary of Jan. 6 riot Officer Terry Bennett died Wednesday, …
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