El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, August 28, 1934
Add to My HeroesV. O. "Bill" White
Highway Patrolman Bill White was killed when his police motorcycle struck the back of a vehicle he was chasing for drunk driving on the Valley Highway eight miles east of El Paso.
The drunk driver suddenly stopped the vehicle, causing Patrolman White's motorcycle to strike it.
Patrolman White had served as a county highway patrolman for seven years. He was survived by his wife, 4-day-old daughter, parents, brother, and four sisters.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Sunday, August 26, 1934
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsHighway Patrolman White,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Paso County.
BPA Mike Casey
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