Patrolman Rodney W. Schreurs

Patrolman Rodney W. Schreurs | Park City Police Department, Utah
Park City Police Department, Utah
Patrolman Rodney W. Schreurs

Park City Police Department, Utah

End of Watch Wednesday, July 4, 1984

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Rodney W. Schreurs

Patrolman Rodney Schreurs was struck and killed by a truck at the intersection of U-224 and Pay Day Drive. He was directing traffic at the end of a July 4th fireworks display when he was struck.

The 53-year-old driver who struck him said he did not see him. Blood test showed no drugs and only a trace of alcohol. He was not charged. A month later he committed suicide. Family members said he had been struggling with depression for years and the accident made it worse.

Patrolman Schreurs was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He had previously served with the Ada County, Idaho, Sheriff's Office and was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
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