Alabama Department of Public Safety, Alabama
End of Watch Monday, February 26, 1996
Add to My HeroesWillis Von Moore
Trooper Willis Moore was killed in an automobile crash while responding to another crash call north of Huntsville.
He was driving with his emergency equipment activated when he was forced into a guardrail by several cars that refused to grant Trooper Willis the right of way as he approached a bridge on Route 431, north of Bob Wade Lane. The guardrail impaled the patrol car through the steering column.
Emergency workers freed Trooper Moore by cutting away the roof of the patrol car and then rushed him to the hospital. He died as a result of his injuries later in the night.
No charges were filed against the driver who pulled in front of him.
Trooper Moore had served with the Alabama Department of Public Safety for one year. He is survived by his parents, brothers, and sisters.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 42 ReflectionsMan. I can’t believe it has been this long Willis. You popped in my mind today. I remember working with you, responding, the late nights after midnight long conversations we had when we lived across from each other at Hillside Village. Also after you became a Trooper sneaking and parking beside me and hitting that siren and me jumping almost hitting my head on the roof of the car. Then out came that big smile and laughing so long and hard. Man I really miss you. I’m almost 63 in a few months and will see you again one day. Tell Gary and Dawn hello. See you brother.
Joey Newberry
Your friend and former colleague
July 25, 2024
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