Highway Patrolman V. O. "Bill" White, El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Highway Patrolman V. O. "Bill" White

El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, August 28, 1934

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V. O. "Bill" White

Highway Patrolman Bill White was killed when his police motorcycle struck the back of a vehicle he was chasing for drunk driving on the Valley Highway eight miles east of El Paso.

The drunk driver suddenly stopped the vehicle, causing Patrolman White's motorcycle to strike it.

Patrolman White had served as a county highway patrolman for seven years. He was survived by his wife, 4-day-old daughter, parents, brother, and four sisters.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Sunday, August 26, 1934
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

Impaired Driver, vehicle pursuit

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Highway Patrolman White,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Paso County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 28, 2024