Peter James Kneeland served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 7 months. Peter served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Vehicular assault
Police Officer Peter Kneeland succumbed to injuries sustained on September 18th, 1991, when he was struck by a drunk hit-and-run driver in front of a sports bar on Cambridge Street.
The subject fled the scene but was arrested three days later. He was subsequently convicted of charges connected with the incident.
The collision caused Officer Kneeland to suffer severe head injuries that left him in a wheelchair, unable to communicate, or care for himself. He remained in an institutional care facility from the time of the collision until he passing away as a result of his injuries.
Officer Kneeland had served with the Worcester Police Department for 14 years at the time he was struck.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Kneeland gave the Worcester Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Worcester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Kneeland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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