Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, May 21, 1989
Add to My HeroesWilliam John Kuhnle, Jr.
Sergeant Kuhnle and Trooper Ralph Zerda were killed when a drunk truck driver crashed his tractor-trailer into their parked patrol car. The officers were parked on the shoulder after stopping another drunk driver.
The drunk driver was sentenced to two concurrent 10-year sentences in prison but was released after serving only four years.
Sergeant Kuhnle had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsRest in peace.
J.R.
October 14, 2021
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