U.S. Air Force · United States 
John Wallin
1966
John William Wallin served the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Patrolman J.W. Wallin was killed in an automobile crash during a pursuit on Highway 181, between Newland and Linville in Avery County. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree during the pursuit. He died while being transported to Cannon Memorial Hospital. The suspect(s) in the car he was chasing were never identified or apprehended. Patrolman Wallin was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for nine months.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, brother, and two sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Patrolman
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