Police Officer Clark Anthony Wooldridge

Police Officer Clark Anthony Wooldridge

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada

End of Watch Tuesday, August 14, 1979

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Clark Anthony Wooldridge

Police Officer Clark Wooldridge was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a report of a fight caused by a traffic crash. During the response his patrol car collided with another vehicle, overturned, and became engulfed in flames.

Another officer who was responding to the call was able to pull Officer Wooldridge, who was unconscious, from the vehicle. The officer, along with the assistance of a citizen, carried him away from the burning car.

He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.

Officer Wooldridge had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 22
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
  • Incident Date Sunday, August 12, 1979

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Rest in peace knowing that your memory, service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 14, 2020

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