Utah Highway Patrol, Utah
End of Watch Saturday, July 2, 1960
Add to My HeroesGeorge Dee Rees
Trooper George Rees was killed when his cruiser was struck head-on by a vehicle fleeing other officers. Another trooper had attempted to stop the stolen vehicle when the chase ensued. Trooper Rees and another officer setup a roadblock at the junction of Highway 89 and Highway 91 near Lagoon. As Trooper Rees sat in his cruiser the suspect vehicle struck it head-on. Trooper Rees and both suspects were killed instantly.
Trooper Rees had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 46
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Killed in accident
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