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 was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Louisiana State Police for three years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsTrooper Kees,
On today, the 40th 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 U.S. Armed Forces. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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