Sgt Jon
08-26-2008, 12:33
(Massachusetts)
Duxbury officer dies from injuries suffered at fair
August 26, 2008 11:08 AM
By Globe Staff
A part-time Duxbury police officer died Monday night, nine days after he was struck by a car while directing traffic at the Marshfield Fair.
Police confirmed today that part-time Officer Mel Dyer died last night. A press conference has been scheduled this afternoon at the Duxbury Police Department.
Dyer was struck by a sedan while directing Marshfield Fair traffic on Aug. 16 near the corner of Main and South River streets. He was assisting pedestrians coming from the fair and directing vehicles entering Main Street from various parking lots when he was hit about 10 p.m., police said.
The officer was left unconscious and was attended to by members of the Marshfield Fire Department before being taken to the hospital.
Charges are pending against the driver of the car, police said.
Duxbury officer dies from injuries suffered at fair
August 26, 2008 11:08 AM
By Globe Staff
A part-time Duxbury police officer died Monday night, nine days after he was struck by a car while directing traffic at the Marshfield Fair.
Police confirmed today that part-time Officer Mel Dyer died last night. A press conference has been scheduled this afternoon at the Duxbury Police Department.
Dyer was struck by a sedan while directing Marshfield Fair traffic on Aug. 16 near the corner of Main and South River streets. He was assisting pedestrians coming from the fair and directing vehicles entering Main Street from various parking lots when he was hit about 10 p.m., police said.
The officer was left unconscious and was attended to by members of the Marshfield Fire Department before being taken to the hospital.
Charges are pending against the driver of the car, police said.