Ward E. Washington

1978

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served In Our Keeping

Ward E. Washington served the U.S. Air Force for 2 years. Ward served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Officer Ward Washington was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle while he was eating lunch at an outside restaurant at 11:39 am. The truck blew a tire while driving and went out of control. Officer Ward was killed instantly. His partner and another officer were not seriously hurt. Officer Washington was a United States Air Force veteran who had served with the California Highway Patrol for 10 years and was assigned to the Truck Inspection Unit.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, three stepchildren, parents, and brother.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Air Force

1957 – 1959

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

California Highway Patrol

Officer

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