Arkansas State Police, Arkansas
End of Watch Sunday, July 3, 1988
Add to My HeroesWilson A. Atkins, Jr.
Trooper Wilson Atkins was struck and killed by a vehicle while issuing a ticket on I-40, near Brinkley.
He was explaining the citation to the driver when another vehicle veered onto the shoulder and struck him.
Trooper Atkins had served with the Arkansas State Police for 5-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 5 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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