Donald Redfern
1951
Donald W. Redfern.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Patrolman Redfern was struck by a drunk driver and killed while directing traffic at the scene of a flash flood. The vehicle was traveling approximately 50 mph when the driver lost control and slid into Patrolman Redfern and two other cars. The driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter. The 21-year-old driver was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 2 to 5 years. Patrolman Redfern had been with the agency for over two years and was survived by his wife and son. He was a World War II veteran.
Survivors
Patrolman Redfern had been with the agency for over two years and was survived by his wife and son.
Service Record
Also Served
Albuquerque Police Department
Patrolman
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