Louisiana State Police, Louisiana
End of Watch: Saturday, February 5, 1983
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: February 5, 1983
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Trooper William Kees was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit in Lincoln Parish.
He had made a traffic stop in Ouachita Parish, and as he approached the vehicle, it sped away. He pursued the vehicle for approximately 20 miles before he lost control on a curve on Route 43, between Choudrant and Calhoun, and struck a tree.
The person he was pursuing turned himself a short time later.
Trooper Kees was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Louisiana State Police for three years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.