Sergeant Patrick Joseph Riley, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

Sergeant Patrick Joseph Riley

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch Friday, March 11, 1994

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Patrick Joseph Riley

Sergeant Patrick Riley was struck and killed while directing traffic in a construction zone at N 64th Street and E University Drive.

He was standing in the middle of the intersection with four-way flashing red lights. After waving through a double tractor-trailer to turn left around him, he turned his attention to a car approaching the intersection. His shirt became caught on the fender of the tractor-trailer, dragging him under the dual tires.

Sergeant Riley had served with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, mother, and siblings.

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Age 31
Tour 12 years
Badge 679

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

directing traffic

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Sgt. Riley,
You won't be reading this, but maybe Laurie will. I was 15 years old when you passed. Today, I am writing about you in my letter of intent to enroll in a DSW in Social Welfare program. You are part of what got me started on this journey with the interest in mental health of law enforcement officers. I later became a cop myself and then moved on to be a therapist. Thank you for your service!

CJ, LCSW, USMC Ret.

September 26, 2025