WINCHESTER, Va. -- A 30-year-old Winchester police officer died in a car accident on Saturday night while responding to a call.
Officer Hunter Edwards got into a single vehicle crash on West Jubal Drive in the City of Winchester at approximately 10:50 p.m. Police say the crash killed him.
He was responding to a call about a fight just a few blocks away on South Loudoun Street, police say.
“This is going to be a very difficult time for Hunter’s family and for each of us. Take care of yourselves; take care of each other,” Chief John Piper told Edwards’ fellow officers on Sunday morning outside the Winchester Medical Center.
Edwards is survived by his wife, Tara, and a stepson. He served in the police department for four years, assigned to the patrol division. He was also a member of the SWAT team and served on the Civil Disturbance Unit.
On Facebook, the police department wrote, "Rest in peace, Hunter. We will miss you."
