Maryland State Police, Maryland
End of Watch Tuesday, September 18, 1973
Donald Eugene Parkerson, Jr.
Trooper Parkerson and Trooper Charles Rathell were killed when their Bell Jet Ranger helicopter crashed in Beltsville. The crew were attempting an emergency landing after an engine failure.
Trooper Parkerson had been with the agency for three years.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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