Trooper First Class Donald Eugene Parkerson Jr.
Maryland State Police
Maryland
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 18, 1973
Cause: Aircraft accident

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Trooper Parkerson and Trooper Charles Rathell were killed when their Bell Jet Ranger helicopter crashed in Beltsville. The crew were attempting an emergency landing after an engine failure.

Trooper Parkerson had been with the agency for three years.