Pearland Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Friday, October 6, 1967
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 2 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: October 6, 1967
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Wendell was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at Main Street and Plum Street following a high school football game. The impact knocked Officer Wendell 85 feet.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with murder by auto. He was sentenced to only 6 months probation.
Officer Wendell had only served with the agency for 2 months. He was survived by his wife and five children.