Patrolman Norval J. Wright

Patrolman Norval J. Wright | Peoria Police Department, Illinois
Peoria Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman Norval J. Wright

Peoria Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, September 17, 1953

Norval J. Wright

Patrolman Norval Wright was killed in a motorcycle accident while en route from the police station to his patrol area. His motorcycle crashed when it struck a patch of gravel near North and Bigalow streets at approximately 3:00 pm.

Patrolman Wright had served with the Peoria Police Department for nearly seven years. He was survived by his wife, two children and parents.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour 6 years, 9 months
  • Badge 472

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
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Officer Wright and his family were my neighbors in Peoria, Illinois and I played with his son when we were in grade school. He was killed when I was 12 years old and we were saddened by his death. He was a great person and I remember him well. I now live in Michigan and do not get back to Peoria, Illinois often, but every time I drive on Hamilton Blvd. near Bigelow St, and see the monument memorializing him, I say a prayer. Rest in Peace Officer Wright.

Jerry W. Leman
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November 8, 2018

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