Washington State Patrol, Washington
End of Watch Thursday, December 29, 1960
Add to My HeroesWesley H. Whittenberg
Patrolman Wesley Whittenberg was struck and killed by a vehicle while he and his partner investigated an accident on the Stillaguamish River Bridge on U.S. 99, north of Marysville. Another vehicle lost control on the icy surface and slid into the officers. Patrolman Whittenberg was killed and his partner was seriously injured.
Patrolman Whittenberg had served with the agency for 10 years.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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