Trooper James A. Griffith
Maine State Police
Maine
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 16, 1996

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 412

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 16, 1996
Weapon Used: Automobile; Commercial
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper James Griffith was killed after his patrol car was struck by an ice truck.

He was making a U-turn on a two lane road when the truck struck his patrol car on the driver's side door. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Trooper Griffith's canine partner was slightly injured in the accident.

Trooper Griffith had served with the agency for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.