Police Officer Lyndon Fred King, Grand Prairie Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Lyndon Fred King

Grand Prairie Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Monday, March 1, 1982

Lyndon Fred King

Officer King was struck and killed by a drunk driver while working an accident scene on I-30 near the 7th Avenue overpass. He was standing in front of his patrol car when a truck slammed into the rear of it, causing it to spin around and hit Officer King. Officer King was transported to a local hospital but had succumbed to his injuries before his arrival.

The driver of the vehicle was charged with manslaughter.

Officer King had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife, 18-month-old son, and mother.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 6 years
Badge 342

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with manslaughter

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For Lyndon,

I just wanted to remind everyone, that I still think of one of my heroes. Actually, there are 2 on my mind today. Lyndon King and Greg Hunter are on my mind. There really isn't anything else to say. I'm just thinking of my brothers. I'll never forget the things we did together, and I'm grateful for ALL of them...the good times and the bad times. I'm so grateful you both knew Jesus here; because, I know you NOW know Jesus face to face. God bless those you left behind you guys. Old man Burton (Go figure. I'm OLD now.) loves you both.

Sgt. Steve Burton (Retired)
Bartlesville Police Department and
Grand Prairie Police Department

Sergeant (Ret)
Bartlesville Police Department

January 30, 2018