Connecticut Trooper Killed On Duty in Hit-and-Run

State Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier was a nine-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police and a member of the 125th Training Troop, state police said.

by Staff

May 31, 2024

Connecticut Trooper Killed On Duty in Hit-and-Run

Connecticut State Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier was a nine-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police.

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Connecticut State Police

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A veteran Connecticut State Trooper was killed in the line of duty on Thursday afternoon when he was struck on Interstate 84 by a driver who left the scene, according to state police.

State Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier was a nine-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police and a member of the 125th Training Troop, state police said.

A K-9 handler, Pelletier graduated from CSP’s K-9 Academy as part of the 223rd Patrol Dog Class in December 2021. His dog's name was Roso, NBC Connecticut reports.

“TFC Pelletier served the citizens of the state of Connecticut with an unwavering sense of dedication, pride and professionalism, and his sacrifice will never be forgotten,” Connecticut state police said in a statement.

TFC Pelletier is survived by his wife Dominique and sons Troy and Zachary, according to state police and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.

State police said they found the suspect and the person into custody.

Topics:Duty Deaths Hit-and-Run Officer Struck by Vehicle Connecticut State Police Patrol

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