Tag: funeral escort

Patrol

Texas Sergeant Killed in Funeral Escort Accident

Angleton, Texas, Police Chief Lupe Valdez issued a statement that said Sgt. J.D. White was struck by a vehicle.

June 2, 2025

Patrol

OK Officer Dies of Injuries from Head-On Crash During Escort of Fallen Officer’s Body

Authorities say Martin Rivas Rodriguez was driving a black Ford pickup when it crossed the center line and hit Officer Barlow's vehicle head-on.

March 20, 2023

Patrol

TX Sergeant Dies in Motorcycle Accident After Funeral Escort Duty

Sgt. Bruce Watson, a 20-year department veteran, was off duty but in uniform and riding his patrol motorcycle when he was involved in a crash with an SUV. He had just completed a funeral escort and was driving home.

January 4, 2021

Special Units

3 Oklahoma Troopers Seriously Injured During Procession for Slain Tulsa Officer

Three troopers on motorcycles crashed on the westbound lanes of the Kilpatrick Turnpike, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. All are in serious condition.

July 2, 2020

Patrol

New Jersey Police Captain Badly Injured in Vehicle Collision

A captain with the Orange (NJ) Police Department was severely injured in a patrol vehicle collision on Monday morning.

July 23, 2019