Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Wednesday, May 21, 1997
Add to My HeroesDavid Martin Kieffer
Sergeant David Kieffer died on May 21st, 1997, from injuries he had sustained on May 7th, 1977, when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver at N. 16th Street and E. McDowell Road.
The drunk driver was also killed in the crash.
The crash left Sergeant Kieffer as a quadriplegic and he died as a result of complications of injuries sustained in the crash.
Sergeant Kieffer is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 2014
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Saturday, May 7, 1977
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Killed in crash
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