Trooper Herbert A. Wirfel, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

Trooper Herbert A. Wirfel

Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, February 7, 1982

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Herbert A. Wirfel

Trooper Herbert A. Wirfel was killed in a traffic crash while attempting to stop a traffic violator in terrible weather conditions.

His cruiser struck a snow drift, partially covering the passing lane. It then slid off the other side of the highway into a snow bank.

Trooper Wirfel was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and seven children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

weather, single vehicle crash, traffic patrol

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Trooper Wirfel,
On today, the 43rd 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. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 7, 2025