Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Saturday, March 9, 1968
Add to My HeroesJohn E. Bartlett
Police Officer John Bartlett was killed when he was struck by a commercial truck while on a traffic stop at the intersection of Aurora Avenue North and North Motor Place.
Officer Bartlett was standing by the traffic offender’s door when a passing truck swerved around his patrol car and drove into the lane where he was standing. The truck mirror struck Officer Bartlett and seriously injured him. He was transported to the hospital where he died two days later of his injuries. The driver of the commercial truck was arrested a short time later.
Officer Bartlett had been a member of the Seattle Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Thursday, March 7, 1968
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsOfficer Bartlett, rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 11, 2019
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