Maryland State Police, Maryland
End of Watch Thursday, May 29, 1975
Add to My HeroesMilton Veasily Purnell, Jr.
Trooper Milton Purnell was killed in an automobile crash on Route 50 near Cambridge at about 6:40 am
His patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole at a service station.
Trooper Purnell had served with the Maryland State Police for 17 months.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 1 year, 4 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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