Patrolman Norval J. Wright
Peoria Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, September 17, 1953

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 6 years, 9 months
Badge Number: 472

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 17, 1953
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Norval Wright was killed in a motorcycle accident while en route from the police station to his patrol area. His motorcycle crashed when it struck a patch of gravel near North and Bigalow streets at approximately 3:00 pm.

Patrolman Wright had served with the Peoria Police Department for nearly seven years. He was survived by his wife, two children and parents.