For Immediate Release

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

*Update* East Bridgewater Police Officer Recovering after Crash

EAST BRIDGEWATER – Chief Scott Allen reports that the East Bridgewater Police Officer who was involved in a crash early this morning is home from the hospital and recovering.

At approximately 1 a.m., an East Bridgewater Police Officer’s cruiser was rear-ended by an alleged drunken driver on Route 18 (Bedford Street).

The officer was taken to an area hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries, and released several hours later.

“We want to thank all those who have taken the time to reach out to ask about the officer’s status,” Chief Allen said. “We’re extremely grateful that the officer was able to return home today and is now recovering.”