North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, April 1, 1966
Add to My HeroesJohn William Wallin
Patrolman J.W. Wallin was killed in an automobile crash during a pursuit on Highway 181, between Newland and Linville in Avery County.
His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree during the pursuit. He died while being transported to Cannon Memorial Hospital. The suspect(s) in the car he was chasing were never identified or apprehended.
Patrolman Wallin was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for nine months. He was survived by his parents, brother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 9 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Wallin.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2023
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