Police Officer Peter James Kneeland, Worcester Police Department, Massachusetts

Police Officer Peter James Kneeland

Worcester Police Department, Massachusetts

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Peter James Kneeland

Police Officer Peter Kneeland succumbed to injuries sustained on September 18th, 1991, when he was struck by a drunk hit-and-run driver in front of a sports bar on Cambridge Street.

The subject fled the scene but was arrested three days later. He was subsequently convicted of charges connected with the incident.

The collision caused Officer Kneeland to suffer severe head injuries that left him in a wheelchair, unable to communicate, or care for himself. He remained in an institutional care facility from the time of the collision until he passing away as a result of his injuries.

Officer Kneeland had served with the Worcester Police Department for 14 years at the time he was struck. He is survived by his wife, two children, brother, and two sisters.

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Age 62
Tour 14 years
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Wednesday, September 18, 1991
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Convicted

Impaired Driver

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Officer Kneeland, it has been 14 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 14 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Worcester.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 7, 2024