Police Officer Richard Matthews
Wilmington Police Department
North Carolina
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Cause: Automobile accident

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 427

Officer Richard Matthews was killed in an automobile accident while responding to backup another officer. His patrol car struck a tree after he swerved to avoid a box in the roadway on Shipyard Boulevard.

He was transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Matthews had served with the Wilmington Police Department for 2 years and had previously served with the New York City Police Department for 3 years.