Police Officer William Allen Mathews, Wayzata Police Department, Minnesota

Police Officer William Allen Mathews

Wayzata Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Friday, September 8, 2017

William Allen Mathews

Police Officer William Mathews was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 12, between Route 101 and Shoreline Drive, at approximately 12:30 pm.

He was in the process of removing debris from the roadway when a vehicle struck him. The driver of the car that struck him was driving on a revoked license and was under the influence of narcotics at the time. She was charged with criminal vehicular homicide, as well as narcotics and other charges and was sentenced to eight years.

Officer Mathews had served with the Wayzata Police Department for 19 years. He is survived by his wife and 7-year-old son.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 19 years
Badge 7221

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Narcotics involved
Offender Sentenced to 8 years

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So sorry to hear of the loss of this fine officer. May God watch over the Family and Fellow Officers that put their lives on the line for us everyday. We all lose when one of these heroes fall.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

November 26, 2017