Trooper Wilson A. Atkins, Jr.
Arkansas State Police, Arkansas
End of Watch Sunday, July 3, 1988
Add to My HeroesWilson A. Atkins, Jr.
Trooper Wilson Atkins was struck and killed by a vehicle while issuing a ticket on I-40, near Brinkley.
He was explaining the citation to the driver when another vehicle veered onto the shoulder and struck him.
Trooper Atkins had served with the Arkansas State Police for 5-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 5 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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