A Burlington Police Division reserve officer working a element was struck by an SUV and thrown on high of the car, critically injuring him, authorities say.
Retired Sgt. Timothy Kirchner left full-time obligation in June after 32 years of service however stays with the division as a reserve officer, in accordance with a division assertion on the collision.
Kirchner was working a element shift with one different officer round Eversource utility work at 34 Cambridge St. close to a CVS when a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV rushed over the curb and struck Kirchner, in accordance with the division.
The opposite officer working the element, who isn’t named, suffered minor cuts and scrapes however was not critically injured. This officer “immediately jumped into action,” in accordance with the division assertion, to assist Kirchner forward of the arrival of Burlington Fireplace Division medics, who transported Kirchner by ambulance to Lahey Hospital and Medical Middle.
The 75-year-old driver of the Equinox remained on scene and was cooperative, the division states. The Studying man instructed police that he was making an attempt to park when he by chance hit the gasoline pedal.
