Colorado State Patrol, Colorado
End of Watch Friday, May 25, 1979
Add to My HeroesFrances Irene Galvin
Trooper Francis Galvin was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating an accident on Route 50, near 25th Lane, east of Pueblo.
She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries the following day.
Trooper Galvin was the first female trooper with the Colorado State Patrol to be killed in the line of duty. She had served with the agency for 15 months.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Thursday, May 24, 1979
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