Joe Ward
1973
Joe Ward Jr..
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Joe Ward was struck and killed by a vehicle during foggy conditions while assisting at the scene of another accident on Pennyrile Parkway, half a mile from Hopkinsville. No charges were filed in connection with his death. Trooper Ward Was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Kentucky State Police for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, brothers, and sisters.
Service Record
Also Served
KY State Police
Trooper
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