Fort Wayne Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Thursday, October 5, 2000
Add to My HeroesBradley W. Matteson
Police Officer Bradley Matteson died shortly after being involved in a vehicle accident.
He was returning from a service call when his cruiser was struck by a semitrailer which had run a red light at State Street and Coliseum Boulevard. The cruiser was flipped over and the driver's side doors were crushed and had to be pried open in order to free Officer Matteson. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries several hours later. The driver of the other vehicle pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
Officer Matteson had served with the Fort Wayne Police Department for 19 years and had planned to retire in 2001. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 19 years
- Badge 157
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 166 Reflections20 years - still seems like yesterday. Your kids and grandkids are thriving you’d be so proud of them. I’ll have my annual margarita tomorrow in Your honor and remember the many we shared, and I’ll smile. Trust me you are still very much in all our hearts.
Angie Matteson
Sister in law
October 4, 2020
