Virginia State Police, Virginia
End of Watch: Saturday, January 17, 1976
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 708
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: January 17, 1976
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Never charged
Trooper Bernard Wright was killed in an automobile crash during a pursuit of a speeder on Route 696 in Halifax County.
Trooper Wright lost control of his patrol car and overturned.
Trooper Wright had served with the Virginia State Police for 15 years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, one brother, one sister, and his parents.