Itasca County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota
End of Watch: Friday, August 10, 1979
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: August 10, 1979
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Bouchie was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on Highway 2 near Deer River.
The 48-year-old woman was charged with criminal negligence and DWI.
Deputy Bouchie was survived by his wife and two daughters.