Worcester Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Thursday, November 21, 1968
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: November 21, 1968
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with DUI
Police Officer Robert Hazelhurst was struck and killed by a drunk driver on the Worcester Expressway near Burncoat Street.
The driver was charged with DUI.
Officer Hazelhurst had served with the Worcester Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and four children.