Fort Worth Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, December 20, 1978
Add to My HeroesRonald G. Turner
Detective Ronald Turner was killed in an automobile accident in his unmarked patrol car at 2:30 am on North Freeway. He was ejected from the vehicle and thrown over a bridge railing to pavement 50 feet below.
Detective Turner had served with the agency for 10.5 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 10 years, 6 months
- Badge 1078
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsRest in peace Detective Turner. Sad about your children too!
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