Albuquerque Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 15, 1951
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: August 15, 1951
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 5 years
Patrolman Redfern was struck by a drunk driver and killed while directing traffic at the scene of a flash flood. The vehicle was traveling approximately 50 mph when the driver lost control and slid into Patrolman Redfern and two other cars. The driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
The 21-year-old driver was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 2 to 5 years.
Patrolman Redfern had been with the agency for over two years and was survived by his wife and son. He was a World War II veteran.