North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, December 21, 1972
Add to My HeroesRobert Randall East
Patrolman East succumbed to injuries sustained a week earlier in an automobile accident during a pursuit in Raleigh at US-1 and US-401.
He was pursuing a vehicle when he struck a bridge abutment, suffering major injuries. He was rushed to North Carolina Hospital where his left leg was amputated.
Patrolman East was a U.S Army veteran of WWII and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 25 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Wednesday, December 13, 1972
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman East.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 7, 2019
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