Police Officer Richard Walter Kurth
Tolleson Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Sunday, November 7, 1965
Add to My HeroesRichard Walter Kurth
Officer Richard Kurth succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was involved in an automobile accident while pursuing a stolen vehicle.
His patrol car went out of control when it struck a patch of dirt road while going around a curve. His vehicle slid into the path of an oncoming tour bus. He was transported to a local hospital where he died the following day.
Officer Kurth had served with the Tolleson Police Department for only 1 month. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 month
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Saturday, November 6, 1965
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Kurth.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 15, 2018
