Police Officer Terry L. Bennett - Metropolitan Police Department - District of Columbia

Just before Christmas on December 23, 2025, Officer Terry Bennett of the Metropolitan Police Department (Washington D.C.), was struck by a vehicle.

At approximately 10:10 p.m., Officer Bennett stopped in the eastbound lanes of I-695 near South Capital Street to help a motorist who had run out of gas.  While standing outside of his patrol vehicle, a speeding driver, attempting to change lanes, struck him.  The disabled motorist was not injured.  

Officer Terry Bennett was immediately transported to a local hospital.  Officer Bennett later succumbed to his injuries on January 7, 2026.

The driver was unconscious after the crash and was taken to a hospital for minor injuries. He was charged with second-degree murder.

Officer Terry Bennett had served almost eight years with the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington D.C., assigned to the First District. He is survived by his wife and children.  Our prayers and condolences to Officer Bennett's family at home as well as with the Metropolitan Police Department.