Virginia State Police, Virginia
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 5, 1970
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 5 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 5, 1970
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Jackie Bussard was killed in an automobile crash on U.S. Route 1, 1-1/2 miles north of Dumfries, Prince William County, Virginia, while responding to a call.
His patrol car collided with a military truck that was making a U-turn on the roadway.
Trooper Bussard had served with the Virginia State Police for only five months. He was survived by his parents, sister, and foster sister.