U.S. Army · United States 
Chester Alquist
1968
Chester A. Alquist served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Reserve Deputy Sheriff Chester Alquist succumbed to injuries received when he was struck by a car while assisting at the scene of an accident on Highway 8 west of Hillsboro at 6 pm. Reserve Deputy Alquist was one of 24 reserve deputies who had been called into service to assist with traffic control for New Year's Eve. When he got out of the patrol vehicle to place a flare, a driver hit him. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries two days later. The driver was not charged. Deputy Alquist was a United States World War II Army veteran.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
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