Officer Jerry E. Turre
California Highway Patrol
California
End of Watch: Saturday, April 21, 1962

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2071

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 21, 1962
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Turre was struck and killed by a drunk driver while laying flares out at an accident scene at approximately 0200 hours. The accident occurred on a clear night and the flares were visible for approximately one quarter mile.