Captain James Edward Clark
New Mexico State Police
New Mexico
End of Watch: Monday, September 19, 1960

Biographical Info
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: Monday, September 19, 1960
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Captain Clark was killed when his patrol car was struck by a train at a double crossing on Highway 60-84. As he entered the crossing his vision was obscured by a barn, house, and tall sunflowers. The patrol car was struck by the train and was dragged 142 feet.

Captain Clark had been with the agency for 23 years and was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.