Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Thursday, July 14, 1977
Add to My HeroesKarl F. Bourgoyne
Officer Bourgoyne was killed in a motorcycle accident when he collided with a tractor-trailer. He was attempting to pass the truck in order to stop a car that failed to stop for an officer who was running stationary radar.
Officer Bourgoyne had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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