United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, April 16, 1960
Add to My HeroesArchie L. Jennings
Border Patrol Inspector Archie Jennings was struck and killed by an automobile while conducting a traffic checkpoint on Highway 101 at San Mateo Flats near Oceanside, California.
They were conducting the traffic stop about three miles north of Camp Pendleton's main gate. A vehicle that had stopped at a stop sign was rear-ended by another speeding vehicle. The stopped vehicle was then catapulted into Inspector Jennings, causing fatal injuries.
Inspector Jennings had served with the United States Border Patrol for three years.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Location California
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsInspector Jennings,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
A fellow BPA
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 16, 2020
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