Remembering Officer Terry Bennett | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

DC mourns the loss of Officer Terry Bennett, a 32-year-old hero who died in the line of duty in January after being struck by an allegedly impaired driver while helping someone on the side of the highway. A former valedictorian, coach, and devoted father, his legacy lives on through Terry Bennett Day, celebrated July 21st. At a Day of Remembrance event in Lansburgh Park, his wife Nadia honored his selfless spirit and vowed to raise their young son with the values he embodied. She’s also pushing for highway safety reforms and supporting a petition to prevent future tragedies. The accused…