Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 13, 1945
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 43
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: June 13, 1945
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Loyal Zink was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a speeding vehicle on Highway 30 near Sidney, Nebraska. His vehicle collided with a gravel truck that was attempting to turn into a depot.
Trooper Zink had been with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife and two sons.