Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch: Friday, March 11, 1994
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 679
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: March 11, 1994
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Sergeant Patrick Riley was struck and killed while directing traffic in a construction zone at N 64th Street and E University Drive.
He was standing in the middle of the intersection with four-way flashing red lights. After waving through a double tractor-trailer to turn left around him, he turned his attention to a car approaching the intersection. His shirt became caught on the fender of the tractor-trailer, dragging him under the dual tires.
Sergeant Riley had served with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, mother, and siblings.