NY Trooper Killed by Passing Car While Helping Broken-Down Truck

Timothy P. Pratt, a state trooper, died Wednesday morning as a result of injuries suffered when he was struck by a vehicle on Ballard Road in Wilton, New York.

At about 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Pratt was assisting the driver of a tractor trailer on Ballard Road, near the Wilton state police barracks, when he was struck by a passing car and critically injured. Pratt was initially treated at Saratoga Hospital, and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center where he died at 9:30 a.m.

Pratt became a member of the New York State Police on March 30, 1987. He was assigned to the Traffic Incident Management unit at the State Police station in Wilton. He served his entire career with the State Police in Troop G.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1979-1986.

Pratt lived in South Glens Falls, and is survived by his fiancée, two sons and a daughter.

"Since beginning his career with the State Police in 1987, Mr. Pratt served with integrity and pride, demonstrating a deep commitment to upholding the highest principals of the law," Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said. "Trooper Pratt was a loving father, friend and neighbor who worked each and every day to make his community and all of New York a better place. Just last month, he joined me in paying tribute to our state’s first responders by leading our annual 9/11 motorcycle ride from the Capital Region to New York City.

“At this difficult time, I extend my thoughts and prayers to Trooper Pratt’s fiancée, his children and all those who loved him. In honor of Trooper Pratt’s life and work, I am directing all flags to half staff starting today, Wednesday, October 26, 2016.”

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