28 July 2012

Westfield, MA, Police Officer Dies in Accident at Construction Site

Another New England public safety servant recently died in the line of duty, again a reminder of the hazards and stresses faced by the members of the region’s emergency services.

Officer Jose Torres, a 27-year veteran of the Westfield, MA, Police Department, died as a result injuries sustained when he was hit by a dump truck Thursday morning, 26 July, while directing traffic at a construction site in the vicinity of 44 Pontoosic Road.

Media reports:

WWLP-TV: Westfield police officer Jose Torres killed after being struck by construction truck (26 JUL 12)

NECN: Westfield, Mass. officer killed (26 JUL 12)

Springfield Republican: Westfield police officer killed in construction site accident identified as Jose Torres (27 JUL 12)

Springfield Republican: Fallen Westfield police officer Jose Torres remembered as family man, ambassador for Police Department (27 JUL 12)

Background information:

Westfield Police Department

Officer Down Memorial Page: Police Officer Jose Torres

City of Westfield

Wikipedia: Westfield, Massachusetts

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