U.S. Army · United States 
Derek Schultz
1987
Derek Matthew Schultz served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Derek also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Military Police Officer Derek Schultz was killed when he was struck by a bus while on post at the Washington Gate at West Point Military Academy at approximately 12:10 am. He was directing traffic at the scene of a minor accident and giving directions to another bus driver when a second bus lost control and veered in his direction. Officer Schultz saw the vehicle and attempted to move out of its way when he was struck. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries that night. The bus driver pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter. MP Schultz had served in the U.S. Army for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1985 – 1987
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Military Academy at West Point Provost Marshal's Office
Military Police Officer
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