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crime2 years ago•5 min saved

"Devastated Families Speak Out as Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Waltham Crash"

Family members of a police officer and utility worker killed in a hit-and-run in Waltham, Massachusetts, spoke out about their devastating loss. The victims, Waltham Police Officer Paul Tracey and National Grid worker Roderick Jackson, were remembered for their important roles in their families. The suspect, Peter Simon, allegedly crashed his truck into a work crew and fled the scene. Simon was later arrested and arraigned on charges. The community expressed support for the families, and a state police accident reconstruction team investigated the crash site.

via Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News|

#crime #fatal-crash #hit-and-run

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Suspect in Fatal Waltham Crash Faces Manslaughter Charges

Peter Simon, a New Hampshire man, has been arraigned on two counts of manslaughter and armed robbery in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a Waltham police officer and a National Grid worker. Simon, who was driving without a license, allegedly veered his vehicle towards the worksite, striking the officer and the utility worker. He is also facing additional charges including failure to stop for police, larceny of a motor vehicle, and assault with a dangerous weapon. Simon had a previous history of reckless conduct and was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2009. He is being held without bail and is due back in court for a dangerousness hearing on December 14.

via Boston 25 News|

#court-hearing #crime #hit-and-run

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Man arraigned on manslaughter charges for killing police officer and utility worker in Waltham crash"

Peter Simon, a New Hampshire man, has been arraigned on charges of manslaughter and armed robbery after allegedly causing a fatal crash and leading authorities on a pursuit in Waltham, Massachusetts. Simon is accused of striking a vehicle while making a U-turn, then hitting a police officer and a National Grid worker, killing them both. He allegedly fled the scene, stole a police cruiser, and crashed it before being apprehended. Simon appeared in court with a not guilty plea entered on his behalf and was ordered to be held without bail. The community mourns the loss of the fallen officer and utility worker.

via Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News|

#crime #manslaughter #new-hampshire

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragic Waltham Crash Claims Lives of Police Officer and Utility Worker

A New Hampshire man, Peter Simon, has been ordered held without bail after allegedly crashing into and killing a police officer and utility worker in Waltham, Massachusetts. Simon was driving a stolen pickup truck when he attempted a U-turn, struck another vehicle, and then crashed into a police detail and National Grid crew working on a possible gas leak. The crash resulted in the death of a Waltham police officer and a National Grid worker, as well as injuries to two other workers. Simon fled the scene, stole a police cruiser, and led police on a high-speed chase before crashing and being apprehended. He is facing multiple charges and will be held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing.

via NBC10 Boston|

#crime #hit-and-run #massachusetts

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Hit-and-Run Crash Claims Lives of Police Officer and National Grid Worker in Waltham

A Waltham police officer and a utility worker were killed in a hit-and-run crash on Totten Pond Road in Massachusetts. The suspect, Peter Simon, has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and armed robbery. Simon allegedly crashed into a car, continued driving, and struck the police officer and three other National Grid workers at a worksite. After hitting two more vehicles, Simon fled on foot, stole a police cruiser, and crashed it before being apprehended. The incident is under investigation.

via Boston 25 News|

#crime #hit-and-run #investigation

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Waltham Police Officer and Utility Worker

A police officer and a utility worker were killed in Waltham, Massachusetts, after being hit by a driver who then stole a police cruiser. The driver, identified as Peter Simon, allegedly hit a Jeep before hitting the victims. Simon continued driving, hitting other vehicles before abandoning his car and fleeing on foot. He then stole a police cruiser at knifepoint but crashed it later and was arrested. Simon is facing charges of manslaughter and armed robbery. The incident is under investigation.

via NBC10 Boston|

#crime #hit-and-run #massachusetts

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Suspect Arrested in Hit-and-Run Crash that Killed Waltham Police Officer and Utility Worker

A Waltham police officer and a National Grid worker were killed in a hit-and-run crash during a roadside detail in Waltham, Massachusetts. The driver fled the scene and later stole a police cruiser at knifepoint before being arrested. The suspect, Peter Simon, has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and armed robbery. The officer, Paul Tracey, was a 28-year veteran of the Waltham Police Department.

via CBS Boston|

#arrest #crime #hit-and-run

accidentstragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Construction Accident Claims Life of Utility Worker in San Francisco

A utility worker in San Francisco died after being trapped under approximately 8 feet of dirt in a collapsed trench. Despite the efforts of firefighters to rescue him, the man was pronounced dead after more than 90 minutes of digging. The cause of the trench collapse and the company the worker was employed by remain unclear.

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|

#accidentstragedy #fatal-accident #rescue-efforts