Patrolman David Bannister, El Paso Police Department, Texas

Patrolman David Bannister

El Paso Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Monday, June 3, 1974

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David Bannister

Patrolman David Bannister was killed in an automobile accident while chasing a juvenile suspect. The suspect had taken his father's car without permission. During the chase the suspect slammed on the brakes, causing Patrolman Bannister to swerve to avoid a collision.

As Patrolman Bannister swerved his vehicle struck the median of a divided road, a low rock wall erected around planters. His cruiser slid along the top of the wall and flipped, causing a fatal head injury.

Patrolman Bannister was survived by his wife and daughter.

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Age 27
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
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Offender Not available

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