Raleigh Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, March 9, 1968
Add to My HeroesRobert Earl Sparks
Patrolman Sparks was killed in a motorcycle accident while in pursuit of a speeding motorist in the 2100 block of Ridge Road. He lost control of the motorcycle while rounding a curve.
He was taken to Rex Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries just after midnight.
Officer Sparks was a U.S Air Force veteran of Vietnam war and had served with the Raleigh Police Department for 15 months. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Friday, March 8, 1968
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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