Sergeant Walter W. Cox, Idaho State Police, Idaho

Sergeant Walter W. Cox

Idaho State Police, Idaho

End of Watch Friday, March 6, 1970

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Walter W. Cox

Sergeant Cox was killed when his patrol car was struck by a train at a crossing in northern Idaho. It is not known why Sergeant Cox failed to see the train approaching.
Sergeant Cox had been with tha agency for 19 years and was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 19 years
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

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Sgt. Cox,
On today, the 55th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Idaho. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United State Border Patrol(Retired)

March 6, 2025