U.S. Air Force · United States 
Ward Washington
1978
Ward E. Washington served the U.S. Air Force for 2 years. Ward also served in the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Ward Washington was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle while he was eating lunch at an outside restaurant at 11:39 am. The truck blew a tire while driving and went out of control. Officer Ward was killed instantly. His partner and another officer were not seriously hurt. Officer Washington was a United States Air Force veteran who had served with the California Highway Patrol for 10 years and was assigned to the Truck Inspection Unit.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, three stepchildren, parents, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1957 – 1959
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
California Highway Patrol
Officer
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