Patrolman John F. Wright, Washington State Patrol, Washington

Patrolman John F. Wright

Washington State Patrol, Washington

End of Watch Sunday, June 28, 1953

John F. Wright

Patrolman Wright was struck and killed by a drunk driver during a traffic stop. The drunk driver fled the scene after striking Patrolman Wright but was later apprehended.

Bio

Age 28
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Apprehended

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Patrolman Wright,

Your incident report sounds very close to my fathers. Patrolman Wesley H. Whittenberg who passed in 1960. The work you did the and the person you were will never be forgotten! Thank you.

Judy Whittenberg (Wesley Whittenberg )
Washington State Patrol, daughter

August 31, 2015