Jul 23, 2008 2:01 pm US/Eastern
State Trooper Killed In Hingham Crash
HINGHAM (WBZ) ―
A State Trooper was killed in a crash in Hingham early Wednesday morning.
Trooper Gregory Porter, 33, of Hingham, was off-duty when his Hyundai Elantra slammed into a tree at the intersection of Central and Emerald Streets at 12:36 a.m., according to State Police.
Porter was alone in the car. He was rushed to South Shore Hospital, where he died.
It's not clear yet what caused him to crash.
Porter joined the State Police in 2002, and was assigned to the Norwell Barracks.
He was honored by State Police for his role in rescuing Bourne police officer Wendy Noyes after she crashed her SUV on
Feb. 7, 2006.
Porter and several other officers were able to free her seconds before the vehicle became engulfed in flames.
"There is a profound sadness among the troops today, as we deal with the tragic death of one of our own," State Police Superintendent Col. Mark Delaney said in a statement.
"During his brief career, Trooper Gregory Porter had distinguished himself with an award for saving lives. On behalf of the entire State Police department, I offer our deepest condolences for Trooper Porter and his family. He will be sorely missed."
Trooper Porter leaves behind a wife and two children.
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