Today at approx. 2:44PM, Animal Control officer Pierre Verrier
was dispatched to 12 Short Street for reports of an aggressive turkey. As the
officer was existing the vehicle the vehicle started to roll backwards down Short
Street towards Beacon. The vehicle knocked the officer to the ground; he was
able to radio for help. Officers responded, saw the officer down on the street and
the vehicle resting against the side of the building on the corner of Short
Street and Beacon Street, a short distance away. Several parked cars
had been struck before the vehicle came to rest. The officer was taken to Beth Israel
Hospital, where he is undergoing a series of test. Preliminary reports are no
serious injuries. Brookline Police accident reconstruction team is handling the
investigation.
Officer Verrier is a
25 year veteran of the force.
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