Military Police Officer Derek Matthew Schultz, United States Military Academy at West Point Provost Marshal's Office, U.S. Government

Military Police Officer Derek Matthew Schultz

United States Military Academy at West Point Provost Marshal's Office, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, July 20, 1987

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Derek Matthew Schultz

Military Police Officer Derek Schultz was killed when he was struck by a bus while on post at the Washington Gate at West Point Military Academy at approximately 12:10 am.

He was directing traffic at the scene of a minor accident and giving directions to another bus driver when a second bus lost control and veered in his direction. Officer Schultz saw the vehicle and attempted to move out of its way when he was struck. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries that night.

The bus driver pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

MP Schultz had served in the U.S. Army for two years. He was survived by his mother.

Bio

Age 20
Tour 2 years
Badge USMA 157
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Location New York

directing traffic

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Wow, what a pleasure it was to work with you and be your friend. Some soldiers deploy to war zones.
For the spring and summer of 1986, for some still unknown reason, I was miraculously temporarily assigned to West Point New York from Fort Campbell Kentucky where I had the honor of serving with you.
We were both 19 with our own patrols at the US Military Academy.
Derek, I hope you know it was the best assignment the Army Military Police Corps had to offer.
Serving beside you was the absolute highlight of my military career.

Sp4 Nick Liadis
HHC LEA Fort Campbell Kentucky , Garrison Miltary Police

August 22, 2024