Wheeling Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Monday, October 11, 1971
Add to My HeroesJames R. Bailey
Patrolman Bailey was struck and killed by a tractor trailer while directing traffic at a construction zone on the Fort Henry Bridge on I-70. He had signaled a lane of traffic to stop. The first car in the line stopped but a tractor trailer traveling behind it could not stop in time. The driver swerved into the construction zone and struck Patrolman Bailey.
He was transported to Ohio Valley General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries later that evening. The driver of the truck was charged with negligent homicide.
Patrolman Bailey had served with the agency for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 66
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsTo fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 42nd anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.
My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 9, 2013
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Jesus Marrero-Martínez
Manatí Municipal Police Department, PR
EOW: May 25, 2019
Police Officer William Buechner
Auburn Police Division, AL
EOW: May 19, 2019
Constable Willie Houston "Hoot" West
Lowndes County Constable's Office, MS
EOW: May 9, 2019
Sergeant Kelvin Ansari
Savannah Police Department, GA
EOW: May 11, 2019
Police Officer Anthony Neri
Sanibel Police Department, FL
EOW: May 6, 2019
Trooper Matthew Elias Gatti
Tennessee Highway Patrol, TN
EOW: May 6, 2019
Police Officer Robert McKeithen
Biloxi Police Department, MS
EOW: May 5, 2019
K9 Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon
Mooresville Police Department, NC
EOW: May 4, 2019
Special Agent in Charge Liquat A. "Leo" Khan
United States Army Criminal Investigation Division, US
EOW: April 30, 2019