The evidence portion of the trial begins today in a case stemming from the death of a Stamford pastor.

Former Stamford Police Officer Zachary Lockwood is charged with misconduct with a motor vehicle in the death of Rev. Tommie Jackson.

Jackson was crossing Wire Mill Road when he was struck by Lockwood’s cruiser while the officer was responding to a minor crash, police said.

Lockwood was traveling more than 20 mph over the speed limit, according to his arrest warrant.

Dispatchers had told Lockwood not to use an emergency response, according to the arrest warrant.

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