MILWAUKEE (AP) - Funeral arrangements have been made for a Milwaukee police officer who died years after he was intentionally hit by a motorist.
Officer Mark Lentz was attempting to stop a speeding motorist Aug. 3, 2017, when he was intentionally hit by a driver. Police say Lentz began to show signs of traumatic brain injury and nerve damage, lost the ability to speak and suffered substantial memory loss.
He died Wednesday at age 56.
A public visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, with a public funeral to follow. A private visitation will be held on Wednesday.
Lentz was awarded a Purple Valor Star in May.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating his death.
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