Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, July 31, 1933
Add to My HeroesWalter Ray Jones
Patrolman Jones was killed in a motorcycle accident near the intersection of First Street and Main Street in Nashville. Patrolman Jones was showing a new patrolman on how to operate the motorcycle when the accident occurred. As Patrolman Jones was passing another vehicle the motorcycle handlebar accidentally struck a vehicle rear fender. Patrolman Jones was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The second Patrolman suffered minor injuries.
Patrolman Jones served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for eight years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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