Uxbridge, MA – An Uxbridge Police Department officer was killed in the line of duty early Monday morning while assisting a stranded motorist in icy conditions on Route 146, according to a post from the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the fallen officer as Stephen LaPorta, who was reportedly helping a driver when the incident occurred. Officials said the crash happened amid slick roadway conditions caused by freezing overnight temperatures.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Officer LaPorta “was killed in the line of duty while assisting a motorist early this morning in icy conditions on Route 146.” The department called the event a tragic reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face daily.
The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office expressed condolences, saying, “We are deeply saddened, and we send our condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer LaPorta.”
Local and state officials are expected to release more details regarding the crash and any related investigations. Residents have begun leaving tributes outside the Uxbridge Police Department in honor of Officer LaPorta’s service.
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