Officer Douglas Edward Knutson
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Arizona
End of Watch: Friday, January 2, 1998

Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 3818

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Friday, January 2, 1998
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: No charges filed

Officer Knutson was killed after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a disabled motorist the 202 Freeway. Officer Knutson was waiting next to his motorcycle when he was struck by the man who crossed the white line of the entrance ramp to the freeway. He was transported to Maricopa County Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The motorist who struck him was detained and the freeway was closed for several hours after the incident. Officer Knutson is survived by his wife, son and daughter.