South Strabane Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Nathaniel Michael Burnfield
Officer Nathaniel Burnfield was struck and killed by the driver of a dump truck while assisting at the scene of an accident. He and two other officers came up on accident on I-70, near Bentleyville.
He was attempting to clear debris from the roadway when an oncoming dump truck swerved to avoid striking their police vehicle, but instead struck Officer Burnfield.
Officer Burnfield had served with the South Strabane Township Police Department for 5 years. He is survived by his parents and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 26
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 147 ReflectionsA Hero in Heaven, you will ALWAYS be remembered and Never forgotten.
Kim Weigand - PA C.O.P.S.
Mom of Sgt. Mike Weigand E.O.W. 9/14/2008
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