Mansfield Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Sunday, October 2, 1983
Add to My HeroesWalter P. Langley
Patrolman Walter Langley was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating a car parked on the side of Route 140 at 1:15 a.m.
The driver who struck him was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous driving, failure to yield to a pedestrian, and marijuana possession. The 32-year-old driver was released after signing a written promise to appear in court.
It was later determined that the car parked on the side of the road had been driven by a drunk driver. That driver was also arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
Patrolman Langley was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He had served with the Mansfield Police Department for 8 years and had previously served with the Kingston Police Department. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Charged with vehicular homicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsPatrolman Langley,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy
R.I.P.
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