Crime & Safety
Police Officer Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver From Levittown
John Leck Jr., allegedly drunk and driving the wrong way on I-95, struck and killed a highway patrol officer Sunday morning, according to reports.
A CBS Philly news report indicates that a 23-year veteran of the Highway Patrol was killed this morning when a driver from Levittown, driving the wrong way on I-95, struck the officers motorcycle.
According to the report, Police Officer Brian Lorenzo was on his way home at 3:15 a.m., when John Leck Jr, 48, of Levittown – allegedly driving under the influence – hit Lorenzo at high speed near the Cottman Avenue exit.
Lorenzo was pronounced dead at the scene.
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According to a Philadelphia Police press release, Leck will be charged with Homicide by vehicle, DUI and related offenses. Leck was admitted at Aria Torresdale Hospital in stable condition.
For the video report, go to CBS Philly.
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