Patrolman Ivan Belka, Washington State Patrol, Washington

Patrolman Ivan Belka

Washington State Patrol, Washington

End of Watch Saturday, August 18, 1951

Ivan Belka

Patrolman Ivan Belka was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver while returning to the station in Spokane. Another vehicle cut in front of him on Newport Highway and struck his patrol car on the left side.

Patrolman Belka was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

drunk driver

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We lost another Washington State Trooper recently. Always so sad when we lose a native son. We remember all of our Troopers and promise we will never forget any of you. God bless you sir.

Captain "Irish Mike" McAllister
Washington State Firefighter

August 19, 2015