Washington State Patrol, Washington
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 16, 1958
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 302
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: September 13, 1958
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charges dismissed
Patrolman Eichhorn was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup.
The driver had been drinking heavily for 5 hours prior to the accident and struck Patrolman Eichhorn as he stood in an intersection with a red traffic flashlight.
The suspect was arrested and convicted of manslaughter. The charges were dismissed against him after he appealed the verdict.
Patrolman Eichhorn had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.