Officer Charlie Viverett, 61 killed after getting hit by Larry Hinson, 22 when he was fleeing police in Temple Hills, Maryland

Modified Date:

Fri, 03/20/2015 - 6:42pm

Accident Date:

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Driver Charged After Hitting Officer, Causing Fatal Crash

"Mr. Hinson, through his flagrant disregard for the safety of the public, has led us to a place where we've lost a life,"

Authorities have arrested a driver who police said hit and killed an officer in Temple Hills, Maryland. Authorities have charged 22-year-old Larry Donnell Hinson with first and second degree assault on a police officer, vehicular theft, and several other offenses. Police said an officer stopped the car that Hinson was driving due to driving without headlights, but Hinson drove off, striking and injuring an officer. Hinson then crashed into multiple cars about a half-mile away. Charlie Viverett, 61, of Clinton, Maryland, died from injuries sustained in the crash. Hinson ran from the officers, but was found soon after. Authorities noted the SUV Hinson was driving had been stolen.

Type: Car Accident

Topics:

Hit and Run, Reckless Driving, Evading Arrest, Stolen Vehicle

People Involved:

Larry Donnell Hinson, Charlie Viverett

Roadway:

Branch Avenue

City:

Temple Hills, MD

Area:

Washington, DC