Sergeant Doyle Reed Thorne
Utah Highway Patrol, Utah
End of Watch Saturday, July 30, 1994
Add to My HeroesDoyle Reed Thorne
Sergeant Thorne was killed when his helicopter crashed while he was searching for a two-year-old girl. After the girl was located Sergeant Thorne started returning to Salt Lake City when he radioed in a distress call and disappeared from radar. The wreckage was located three days later.
Sergeant Thorne was a Vietnam War veteran and had been with the agency for 19 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 19 years
- Badge 118
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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View all 18 ReflectionsThank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 30, 2020
