An Uxbridge police officer who was helping a motorist died early Wednesday in a collision on Route 146, officials said.The crash happened at 12:40 a.m. on the northbound side of the highway. The officer, whose name is being withheld pending notification of family, was on duty assisting a motorist at the time of the crash. Despite lifesaving efforts by emergency responders, the officer died in the collision. A procession of police cruisers escorted the officer’s body from the scene hours after the crash.The incident remains under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police, with assistance from the Uxbridge Police Department. Info: Check Traffic”This is a devastating loss for our department and our community,” said Marc Montminy, chief of police. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer’s family, loved ones and fellow officers during this incredibly difficult time.”Counseling and support services are being made available to members of the department.WCVB will have more information when it becomes available.
An Uxbridge police officer who was helping a motorist died early Wednesday in a collision on Route 146, officials said.
The crash happened at 12:40 a.m. on the northbound side of the highway. The officer, whose name is being withheld pending notification of family, was on duty assisting a motorist at the time of the crash.
Despite lifesaving efforts by emergency responders, the officer died in the collision.
A procession of police cruisers escorted the officer’s body from the scene hours after the crash.
The incident remains under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police, with assistance from the Uxbridge Police Department.
Info: Check Traffic
“This is a devastating loss for our department and our community,” said Marc Montminy, chief of police. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer’s family, loved ones and fellow officers during this incredibly difficult time.”
Counseling and support services are being made available to members of the department.
WCVB will have more information when it becomes available.
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