North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Monday, September 30, 1974
Jack D. Templeton
Patrolman Jack Templeton succumbed to injuries sustained two months earlier when his patrol car was struck by a train during a vehicle pursuit in the Brown Summit Community of Rockingham County, North Carolina which adjoins Guilford County. The suspect he was chasing had just abducted three nurses.
The driver of the vehicle he was pursuing drove over a railroad crossing as a train was approaching. Patrolman Templeton attempted to follow but his patrol car was struck by the train. Patrolman Templeton suffered severe head injuries and remained in a coma for 81 days after the accident before he passed away. Patrolman Templeton's persistent pursuit of the suspect is credited for the apprehending of the suspect by other officers and the three nurses being rescued safely.
Patrolman Templeton had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for one year. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 1 year
- Badge D145
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Thursday, July 11, 1974
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsI love you Dad and I miss you so much each and everyday . I know you were doing the job you love and I am so proud of you for everything you done your baby girl thinks of you a lot
anne marie templrton almashy
he's little girl
November 13, 2013
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