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  • New York: Nassau County Officer Struck and Killed

    Nassau County Police Officer Joseph Olivieri who responded to an accident on the Long Island Expressway was killed in the early morning hours of Thursday October 18, 2012 when he was struck by another vehicle passing the scene of the crash. The crash occurred at 4:43 a.m. on the eastbound roadway near exit 35 in North Hills. "It was a line-of-duty death." "He was struck by a vehicle while investigating an auto accident."

  • Montreal Canada Officer Struck and Killed

    A 33-year-old Sûreté du Québec officer died early Sunday morning after being hit by a passing car while he conducted a speed radar operation north of Montreal. Donovan Lagrange was the second SQ officer to die on the job in Quebec in less than two weeks. Lagrange worked at the SQ’s highway division, and had been a police officer for nine years, said SQ Sgt. Catherine Coulombe.

  • Virginia State Trooper Struck and Killed at State Fair

    A Virginia state trooper suffered fatal injuries Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic in Hanover County, police said. Virginia State Police identified the fallen trooper as Andrew D. Fox. The 27-year-old trooper was assigned to Pulaski County but was at the fair on special assignment. Other stories may be found at: http://wtvr.com/2012/10/06/state-trooper-hit-in-hanover-county/ http://www.wric.com/story/19752634/state-troopers http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=224426 http://hamptonroads.com.nyud.net/node/654833

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