Washington State Patrol, Washington
End of Watch Tuesday, March 15, 1938
Add to My HeroesAllen E. Ludden
Patrolman Ludden was killed in a motorcycle accident at the Seattle Weigh Station. Patrolman Ludden was experiencing mechanical problems with the motorcycle and as he turned into the weigh station he lost control and was thrown into a six-foot ditch.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Ludden. Same name as the game show host of Password!
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