Police Officer John W. Suttle
Houston Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Monday, August 3, 1959

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Monday, August 3, 1959
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Suttle was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic around the scene of an accident on the Gulf Freeway at the Lombardy overpass. The vehicle that struck Officer Suttle dragged him more than 50 feet.

Officer Suttle was survived by his wife, son, parents, sister, and two brother.