Man Pleads Guilty To Murder In Crash That Killed Police Officer

Pittsburgh PA

01 May, 2021

6:06 PM

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CBS Pittsburgh May 1, 2021 A man accused of killing a police officer by crashing into her during a chase last year has pleaded guilty to aggravated murder. Terry Blankenship entered his plea Friday as part of a deal with Hamilton County prosecutors, who agreed to not seek a death sentence. The 43-year-old Blankenship then received a life term, though he will be eligible to seek parole after serving 30 years. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.