Duty Death: Natasha Hunter - [New Orleans]
End of Service: 07/06/2016
By Police1 Staff
NEW ORLEANS — Officer Natasha Hunter died from her injuries Tuesday after being injured in a collision.
NOLA.com reported Hunter was hit by a suspected drunk driver, 33-year-old Chau Thai Nguyen, while investigating a multi-vehicle crash Sunday. Authorities obtained an arrest warrant for Nguyen, who ignored warning lights and flares.
“This is a tragic loss for her family, friends, fellow officers and the entire community,” Superintendent Michael Harrison told the news site. “Officer Hunter was a dedicated public servant who loved her family, her job and serving her city. We will never forget the sacrifice she made and the hearts and prayers of our entire department are with her family today and always.”
Hunter leaves behind a 5-year-old daughter.
Sad to report that #nopd ofc Natasha Hunter died Tues. afternoon from injuries sustained by a suspected drunk driver pic.twitter.com/K6A8Yh5ixk
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