A police officer was killed after he lost control of his patrol car and hit an electrical pole. The officer was responding to a two-car traffic accident at the time, reports a NYC Car Accident Lawyer. It is unknown what caused the accident, but heavy rains may have been to blame as visibility was limited. The officer leaves behind a wife and 4-year old son.
The officer was a well-respected member of the Jemison police department. The chief of the police department commended the officer for his superior service to the community and wishes the family well as they try to cope with this tragedy. The officer was pronounced dead on the scene when police and rescue arrived, says a New York Car Accident Lawyer. It is unknown at this time where funeral arrangements have been made or when the funeral will be held.
In addition to being a superior officer, the chief of the department went on to say that all police department should be so lucky as to have officers as dedicated to the job and to their community as this officer. Many in the town of Jemison are surprised and saddened by this tragedy, especially since the officer was on his way to help those in need, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. The officer was a young family man with his entire career ahead of him. Those in Jemison are now thinking about the family and how they will cope with this tragedy.