Etna Police Department, California
End of Watch: Friday, September 8, 1972
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: September 8, 1972
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief Everett Hunt was killed in an automobile accident while test driving a van to determine if was suitable for use in the department's Rescue Unit.
An employee of the dealership lost control of the van, and it flipped over. Chief Hunt was ejected from the van and killed.
Chief Hunt had served with the Etna Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and three children.