Patrol Officer John H. Perkey
Knoxville Police Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Friday, December 8, 1967

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Friday, December 8, 1967
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Perkey was killed in an automobile accident while he and his partner pursued a speeder. Their police car struck a wet spot in the road, causing them to lose control and strike a tree. Officer Perkey was thrown from the vehicle and killed.