Louisiana State Police, Louisiana
End of Watch Saturday, February 5, 1983
Add to My HeroesWilliam Michael Kees
Trooper William Kees was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit in Lincoln Parish.
He had made a traffic stop in Ouachita Parish and, as he approached the vehicle, it sped away. He pursued the vehicle for approximately 20 miles before he lost control on a curve on Route 43, between Choudrant and Calhoun, and struck a tree.
The person he was pursuing turned himself a short time later.
Trooper Kees had been with the Louisiana State Police for three years.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsRest in peace Trooper Kees.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 23, 2019
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