Virginia State Police, Virginia
End of Watch: Sunday, October 18, 1970
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: October 18, 1970
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Donald Lovelace was struck and killed by an automobile during a traffic stop on Route 17, between Dare Road and Oriana Road, in York County.
Trooper Lovelace had served with the Virginia State Police for one year. He was survived by his wife, son, two daughters, mother, two sisters, and two brothers.