St. Louis County Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Thursday, April 17, 1975
Add to My HeroesWayne Bradford McClelland
Detective Wayne McClelland was struck and killed by a drunk driver on I-55 near Green Park Road.
He had just pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation and was returning to his patrol car when the drunk driver struck him.
The driver fled the scene but was arrested a short time later and convicted of manslaughter.
Detective McClelland was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the St. Louis County Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife, three children, and parents.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Convicted of manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsDet. McClelland,
On today, the 50th 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. Air Force as a member of SAC during the Cold War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 17, 2025
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