U.S. Army · United States 
Robert East
1972
Robert Randall East served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman East succumbed to injuries sustained a week earlier in an automobile accident during a pursuit in Raleigh at US-1 and US-401. He was pursuing a vehicle when he struck a bridge abutment, suffering major injuries. He was rushed to North Carolina Hospital where his left leg was amputated. Patrolman East was a U.S Army veteran of WWII and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 25 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Patrolman
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