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D.C. Officer Killed Helping Motorist; Suspect Charged with Murder

1/13/2026

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Officer Bennett Honored

Terry Bennett, a D.C. police officer, died from injuries sustained helping a stranded motorist on December 23, 2025.
Jerrold Coates, 47, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder for striking Bennett with his vehicle.
Coates was reportedly driving erratically at high speed when the incident occurred.
A dignified escort was held to honor Bennett's service and sacrifice.
The D.C. Police Department mourns the loss as a tragedy in its history.

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Highway Crashes Reported

On January 11, 2026, a 17-vehicle pile-up on Highway 99 killed one person and injured several.
The California Highway Patrol attributed the crash to foggy conditions and responded around 9:15 a.m.
In Susquehanna County, a separate Route 92 crash caused by rain and icy conditions killed a 19-year-old man after he lost control and was partially ejected, and his identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.

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Officer Bennett Honored

Terry Bennett, a D.C. police officer, died from injuries sustained helping a stranded motorist on December 23, 2025.
Jerrold Coates, 47, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder for striking Bennett with his vehicle.
Coates was reportedly driving erratically at high speed when the incident occurred.
A dignified escort was held to honor Bennett's service and sacrifice.
The D.C. Police Department mourns the loss as a tragedy in its history.

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