Portsmouth Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, April 9, 1968
Add to My HeroesEarl Phillips Wilkins
Sergeant Wilkins was struck and killed by a drunk driver on I-264 near Rodman Avenue at 9:30 p.m. Sergeant Wilkins and his motorcycle were parked on a grassy area off of the highway when the drunk driver struck them. He was assigned to the I-264 overpass for surveillance during the Martin Luther King riots.
Sergeant Wilkins was a U.S. Navy veteran of the WWII and Korean Wars. He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, step-mother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsSgt. Wilkins,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Portsmouth. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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