Police Officer Chris Goodell was killed when his patrol car was struck by a tractor trailer on Route 17, near Bergen Avenue, shortly before 1:30 am.

Officer Goodell was parked on the shoulder of Route 17, running radar, when the semi swerved onto to the shoulder and collided with the back of the patrol car. The patrol car was then pushed into a retaining wall.

An off duty deputy from out of state was the first to arrive at the collision and immediately began providing aid to Officer Goodell.

Officer Goodell was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Waldwick Police Department for five years. He was survived by his fiancee.

 

                          

UPDATE

 

According to Law Officer Magazine Ryan Cumberbatch of New York City is being charged with vehicular homicide due to there being no evidence he attempted to stop before the collision. He is currently being held on $25,000 bail.

 

 

Source: http://www.lawofficer.com/article/news/new-jersey-tragedies-highlight

R.I.P Brother

Another wasted life, R.I.P Officer Chris Goodell.

RIP Officer.