Blaine County Sheriff's Office, Montana
End of Watch Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Add to My HeroesPatrick Alan Pyette
Undersheriff Pat Pyette was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic around the scene of a disabled truck on U.S. Highway 2, between Harlem and Chinook.
An oncoming vehicle that was passing the scene struck Undersheriff Pyette, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. He was transported to a hospital in Great Falls where he succumbed to his injuries.
Undersheriff Pyette had served with the agency for 10 years and had previously served with the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 24-2
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 177 ReflectionsJohn 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
September 21, 2018
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