U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Richard Perkins
2001
Richard Eugene Perkins served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Richard Perkins was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to assist a deputy from a neighboring agency stop a suspected drunk driver.
He was traveling on Highway 395 and was attempting to make a U-turn when his vehicle was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer.
Officer Perkins was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Bishop Police Department for 11 years, and had previously worked for two other agencies.
Your family misses you Uncle. As does everyone else whose lives were touched by your legendary presence.
Rest easy beyond those pearly gates.
CPL Perkins, Alexander
MP USMC Ret.
May 31st, 2024
He was traveling on Highway 395 and was attempting to make a U-turn when his vehicle was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer.
Officer Perkins was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Bishop Police Department for 11 years, and had previously worked for two other agencies.
Your family misses you Uncle. As does everyone else whose lives were touched by your legendary presence.
Rest easy beyond those pearly gates.
CPL Perkins, Alexander
MP USMC Ret.
May 31st, 2024
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Bishop Police Department
Police Officer
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