Burl Whittington.
Patrolman Burl Whittington was killed during a high-speed pursuit that began on South Broadway. He was conducting a special speed enforcement operation due to recent complaints about speeders. Patrolman Burl attempted to stop a car north of Hogg Junior High School but was led on a chase reaching 95 mph. His patrol car hit a dip in the road and went out of control on Old Bullard Road 200 yards south of the Jacksonville Highway. The vehicle struck a tree, causing Patrolman Whittington to suffer fatal injuries. Two juveniles were later arrested for their part in the chase and admitted that they were involved in a "hot rod" race. A 17-year-old was charged with speeding and two cases of failing to stop at stop signs. He paid $181.50 in fines for his traffic violations. Patrolman Whittington was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Tyler Police Department for 17 months.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Whittington gave the Tyler Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Tyler community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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