KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Dozens paid tribute to a fallen officer Saturday in Knightdale.
The town held a memorial 5k at Knightdale Station Park to recognize Officer Ryan Hayworth's service to his community.
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Hayworth was killed while investigating a crash when his cruiser was hit by a suspected drunk driver in Oct. 2021. Hayworth's trainee officer, Cody Hagler, was seriously injured in the crash.
The driver Dedric Privettewas indicted on a second-degree murder charge. He is in jail and being held without bond.
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Saturday evening, Knightdale officials and the NCDOT will dedicate the bridge on Knightdale Boulevard over Interstate 540 as the 'Officer Ryan A. Hayworth Bridge'.