Sergeant John Scott Hackett, Jr.

Sergeant John Scott Hackett, Jr. | North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
Sergeant John Scott Hackett, Jr.

North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, June 19, 1974

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John Scott Hackett, Jr.

Sergeant John Hackett and Patrolman James Parker were killed in a police helicopter accident along McCoy Road south of Reidsville.

The helicopter they were flying struck high-tension wires adjacent to a recently constructed bridge at 10:30 a.m.

Sergeant Hackett was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 35 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, brother, and two grandchildren.

Bio

  • Age 58
  • Tour 35 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident

aircraft accident

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Sgt. Hackett,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 19, 2024

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