Agent Walter A. Thackerson, Sr., Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Alabama

Agent Walter A. Thackerson, Sr.

Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Alabama

End of Watch Friday, December 5, 1969

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Walter A. Thackerson, Sr.

Agent Walter Thackerson was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit in Jefferson County.

He and other agents were chasing a vehicle that contained illegal liquor. The vehicle he was riding in overturned on Cumberland Lake Drive.

Agent Thackerson was a United States Navy WWII veteran and had served with the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.

Bio

Age 60
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

alcohol violation, vehicle pursuit

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