Police Officer and Utility Worker Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Waltham, Suspect in Custody

Waltham, Massachusetts United States of America
    A police officer and a utility worker were killed in a hit-and-run crash in Waltham, Massachusetts.
    Simon stole a police cruiser from the scene but was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit.
    The suspect, identified as Peter Simon, has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and armed robbery.

    A tragic incident unfolded in Waltham, Massachusetts, when a police officer and a utility worker were killed in a hit-and-run crash. The suspect, identified as Peter Simon, has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and armed robbery.

    The incident occurred when Simon, a New Hampshire resident, was driving a pickup truck and attempted a U-turn. In the process, he struck the victims who were at a construction site. The officer who was killed was a 28-year veteran of the Waltham Police Department, and the utility worker was an employee of National Grid.

    After the collision, Simon did not stop. He continued driving, hitting multiple vehicles before abandoning his truck. In a shocking turn of events, Simon then stole a police cruiser from the scene. However, his escape was short-lived as he crashed the stolen vehicle and was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit.

    The incident is currently under investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. The tragic event has left the community in shock, with many describing it as an unimaginable tragedy.


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      • The suspect, identified as Peter Simon, has been charged with manslaughter and armed robbery.
      • The incident occurred when Simon attempted a U-turn and struck the victims.
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      • Simon allegedly hit the victims and fled the scene, eventually stealing a police cruiser before being apprehended.
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      • The incident is described as an unimaginable tragedy, and the officer who was killed was a 28-year veteran of the Waltham Police Department.
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      • A New Hampshire man has been arrested after hitting and killing a police officer and a National Grid utility worker in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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    • Unique Points
      • The crash occurred when a man allegedly crashed into a construction area, killing the officer and utility worker.
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      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
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