U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Richard Alexander
2000
Richard Cartell Alexander served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Richard Alexander was killed when his cruiser was struck head-on by another vehicle.
He was performing administrative functions and was traveling from one city building to another when the crash occurred. As he entered an intersection, another vehicle turned directly into his cruiser. The driver of the other car and a third person were also killed in the collision.
Officer Alexander was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran who had served with the Chattanooga Police Department for 22 years.
He was performing administrative functions and was traveling from one city building to another when the crash occurred. As he entered an intersection, another vehicle turned directly into his cruiser. The driver of the other car and a third person were also killed in the collision.
Officer Alexander was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran who had served with the Chattanooga Police Department for 22 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Chattanooga Police Department
Police Officer
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