Euless Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, November 28, 1982
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 96
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: November 28, 1982
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to probation
Patrolman Michael Williamson was killed when his patrol car crashed into a jeep driven by a drunk driver who made a left turn in front of him.
The 29-year-old driver was charged with drunk driving and involuntary manslaughter. In 1986 he was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and sentenced probation for one year.
Patrolman Williamson had served with the Euless Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and six children.