PWC Police Department line of duty death being investigated

Line of Duty Death - On December 31st at 2:04PM, a Prince William County police officer was involved in a crash at the intersection of Nokesville Rd and Piper Ln in Bristow while responding to a separate crash. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a mini-van was making a left hand turn from northbound Nokesville Rd into the shopping center crossing in front of the officer who was traveling southbound on Nokesville Rd. The officer was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported.

The crash investigation is continuing. More information will be released when available and the police department respectively asks for the public’s patience during this time, said Officer Jonathan Perok, public information officer.

Acting Chief Barnard asks for the public’s thoughts and prayers as the department copes with the loss of a colleague and friend. The officer has been identified as Officer Chris Yung, 35. Officer Yung was on the department for 7 years and was assigned to the Traffic Unit as a motorcycle officer.