Police Officer Richard Walter Kurth

Police Officer Richard Walter Kurth | Tolleson Police Department, Arizona
Tolleson Police Department, Arizona
Police Officer Richard Walter Kurth

Tolleson Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch Sunday, November 7, 1965

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Richard 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
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Rest in peace Officer Kurth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 15, 2018

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