Patrolman Walter Michael Northey

Walter Michael Northey

Patrolman Michael Northey was struck by a vehicle and killed during a traffic stop.

He and his partner had just stopped two men on motorcycles and had arrested one of them for carrying a handgun. As Patrolman Northey stood next to his cruiser's open door preparing to get into the car another vehicle struck him. The vehicle carried Patrolman Northey 47 feet where it struck the tow truck that was carrying the motorcycle. Patrolman Northey succumbed to his injuries two days later.

The driver who struck him was charged with negligent homicide.

Patrolman Northey had served with the Arvada Police Department for 18 months and had previously served with the Baltimore City, Maryland, Police Department. He was survived by his wife and parents.