Trooper George Dee Rees, Utah Highway Patrol, Utah

Trooper George Dee Rees

Utah Highway Patrol, Utah

End of Watch Saturday, July 2, 1960

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George Dee Rees

Trooper George Rees was killed when his cruiser was struck head-on by a vehicle fleeing other officers.

Another trooper had attempted to stop the stolen vehicle when the chase ensued. Trooper Rees and another officer set up a roadblock at the junction of Highway 89 and Highway 91 near Lagoon. As Trooper Rees sat in his cruiser, the suspect vehicle struck it head-on. Trooper Rees and both suspects were killed instantly.

Trooper Rees was a United States Army World War II veteran and had been with the Utah Highway Patrol for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 12 years
Badge 46
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Killed in accident

vehicle crash, vehicle pursuit

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Dee was in our family Cafe at the time he received the call about those crazies.
When I was 12 yrs or so you took me to Lagoon,made some bird houses for my scout project,and our two families went on a fishing trip together. I have thought about you many many times over the years. Your memory will always remain with me.

Gary Lee
Friend and admirer.

March 21, 2022