U.S. Army · United States 
John Perkey
1967
John H. Perkey served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Unknown
What Happened
Patrol Officer John Perkey was killed in an automobile crash while he and his partner pursued a speeder around 1:30 a.m. While traveling on Severvielle Pike, their patrol car slid on a wet spot in the road, causing them to lose control and hit a tree. Officer Perkey was thrown from the vehicle and killed. The driver sustained minor injuries. Officer Perkey was a U.S Army veteran and served with the Knoxville Police Department for three years.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife, parents, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Knoxville Police Department
Patrol Officer
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