Trooper Loyal M. Zink
Nebraska State Patrol
Nebraska

End of Watch: Wednesday, June 13, 1945
Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Biographical Info
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 43

Trooper Zink was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a speeding vehicle on Highway 30 near Sidney, Nebraska. His vehicle collided with a gravel truck that was attempting to turn into a depot.

Trooper Zink had been with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife and two sons.

 
Photograph: Trooper Loyal M. Zink

Patch image: Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska

Visit Trooper Zink's memorial at www.ODMP.org