Connecticut pastor fatally struck by Stamford police car while crossing the street

State police are investigating after a patrol vehicle in Stamford, Connecticut, fatally struck a pastor as he crossed the street Wednesday.

Stamford police officer Zachary Lockwood, 24, hit the Rev. Tommie Jackson, 69, around 4:12 p.m., Connecticut State Police Lt. Katharine Cummings said during a Friday morning news conference.

Lockwood attempted CPR until medics arrived, Cummings said.

Jackson was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.

Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons called Jackson's death an "unimaginable tragedy" at the press conference and said she will miss his "infectious smile" and sense of humor.

Jackson worked as the assistant director of Stamford's Urban Redevelopment Commission, which works on redevelopment and renewal projects, according to the city's website. He also served as a reverend at the Rehoboth Fellowship Church and Faith Tabernacle Church. Jackson's wife, Dorye, is the vice chair of the Stamford Police Commission.

Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw remembered Jackson as "a vital member of the Stamford community."