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Police Officer Patrick Lee Metzler | Dallas Police Department, Texas Dallas Police Department, Texas

Police Officer

Patrick Lee Metzler

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Wednesday, October 23, 2002

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: 8 years

Badge # 7042

Cause: Vehicular assault

Incident Date: 10/23/2002

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect: Sentenced to 15 years

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Officer Patrick Metzler was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind by a drunk driver while providing traffic control at a construction site at North Central Expressway and LBJ Freeway at 0100 hours.

The vehicle that struck him had first passed a construction truck with an arrow indicator, and then the vehicle went back into the right hand lane where it rammed into the back of his patrol car, killing Officer Metzler instantly. The patrol car burst into flames as a result of the collision. Officer Metzler was working an overtime detail at the time.

The drunk driver was convicted of vehicular manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Officer Metzler had been employed with the Dallas Police Department for eight years, and was assigned to the gang unit. He is survived by his parents, sister, and a brother who is a police officer in Colorado.

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Today is the hardiest day every year since you have gone. I feel like i am mourning all day long again. I keep telling myself this will get easier as the years goes but it does not.Everyday is a battling field especially when I still hold you so dearly. I just wanted to say that I miss you so much and miss the love you have shown me and how it should be. The love you have given me will always be in my heart. I miss you my bestfriend who never judges me and listen to me and who tells me everything will be ok.The one who loves me unconditionally. I know you are my angel watching over Chris and I and your family and friends. I pray every day to GOD that one day will see each other in another lifetime. Remember you are love and missed.

Cristina

Cristina
My partner and my best friend
October 23, 2011

 

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