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Terry Bennett

Gender : Male

Age : 32

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/23/2025

Location : Interstate 695 near South Capitol Street

City : Washington

County : District of Columbia

State : District of Columbia

Agency : Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Line-of-duty death

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/23/2025, Terry Bennett, 32, an officer with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., died from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle while providing assistance to a stranded motorist along Interstate 695 near South Capitol Street. Bennett, an eight-year veteran of the department, was outside his assigned patrol vehicle helping a driver whose car had broken down when a passing vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed struck him. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition and remained hospitalized for approximately two weeks before succumbing to his injuries. The driver who struck him remained on scene and was later arrested in connection with the incident. Bennett is remembered by colleagues, community members, and city officials for his service and community involvement, including mentoring and coaching youth. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wjla.com/news/local/mpd-dc-officer-death-officer-terry-bennet-struck-by-car-helping-driver-i695-line-of-duty-police-crash-traffic-law-enforcement-memorial-union-fatal-public-safety-crime-motorist
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-police-officer-hit-while-helping-broken-down-driver-on-i-695-passes-away/4039134/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/01/08/dc-police-officer-dies-struck-by-vehicle/