Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch: Friday, March 8, 1963
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: March 8, 1963
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Richard Berens was killed in an automobile accident while in pursuit of a speeder on Highway 44 west of Corpus Christi. He was partially ejected from the patrol car when it overturned in the accident.
Patrolman Berens had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.