Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, September 29, 1972
Add to My HeroesWalter Orville Thurtell
Trooper Walter Thurtell died in a motorcycle crash while responding to a call for assistance at 8:50 p.m.
Trooper Thurtell was traveling south on U.S. 431 in heavy rain when a vehicle traveling north struck him.
Trooper Thurtell was a United States Korean War Navy veteran and had served with the Kentucky State Police for 15 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 393
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsTrooper Thurtell,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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