Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Sunday, February 4, 1968
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: February 4, 1968
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer J.D. Blackwell was killed when a drunk driver struck his police motorcycle as he escorted a funeral procession.
Officer Blackwell had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and three sons, and their children. One of Officer Blackwell's grandsons is now a member of the Baton Rouge Police Department.