United States Department of Labor - Immigration Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, April 6, 1925
Add to My HeroesJoseph P. Riley
Patrol Inspector Joseph Riley succumbed to injuries received two days earlier when he and another inspector were involved in an automobile crash approximately 3-1/2 miles northwest of Eureka, Montana.
The two were on patrol when the tie-rod of their vehicle broke, causing them to lose control and enter a ditch. The vehicle flipped over and Inspector Riley was pinned under the steering wheel. He was transported to a hospital in Washington state where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.
Inspector Riley had served with the United States Border Patrol for less than one year. He was survived by his mother, three brothers, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Montana
- Incident Date Saturday, April 4, 1925
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsPatrol Inspector Riley,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 6, 2025
