Erie Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Friday, May 4, 1979
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 138
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: May 4, 1979
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Wilcox was killed in a motorcycle accident during a vehicle pursuit in the 1400 block of West 26th Street near Washington Avenue. He was chasing a suspect when a pickup truck pulled out in front of him, causing a collision.
Patrolman Wilcox served with the Erie Police Department for 15 years.