Police Officer II Colton Dale Pulsipher, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada

Police Officer II Colton Dale Pulsipher

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada

End of Watch Thursday, December 12, 2024

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Colton Dale Pulsipher

Police Officer Colton Pulsipher was killed in a vehicle crash on Interstate 15 while on his way home after completing his shift at 12:25 a.m.

While traveling northbound on I-15 near the Valley of Fire/Tribal Plaza Exit, Officer Pulsipher was struck head-on by a motorist driving a truck the wrong way. Officer Pulsipher was killed instantly. Another driver crashed into the wreck and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The wrong-way driver died in the crash.

Officer Pulsipher had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 7 years, 5 months
Badge 16658

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Died at the scene

illegal alien, vehicle crash, wrong-way driver

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Officer Pulsipher,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Las Vegas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 12, 2025