Grosse Pointe Farms Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Monday, March 17, 1975
Add to My HeroesKenneth Gordon Pine
Patrolman Pine was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop on Mack Avenue at 2200 hours. The drunk driver fled the scene after the incident but was arrested a short time later in Grosse Pointe Woods.
A 31-year-old woman was convicted of negligent homicide.
Patrolman Pine was a US Air Force veteran and had served with the Grosse Pointe Farms Police Department for 5 years. He had previously been awarded the department's Medal of Valor for rescuing a woman from Lake St. Clair. He was survived by his wife and two stepdaughters.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 17
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Convicted of negligent homicide
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