Patrolman Rodney W. Schreurs, Park City Police Department, Utah

Patrolman Rodney W. Schreurs

Park City Police Department, Utah

End of Watch Wednesday, July 4, 1984

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Rodney W. Schreurs

Patrolman Rodney Schreurs was struck and killed by a truck at the intersection of U-224 and Pay Day Drive. He was directing traffic at the end of a July 4th fireworks display when he was struck.

The 53-year-old driver who struck him said he did not see him. Blood test showed no drugs and only a trace of alcohol. He was not charged. A month later he committed suicide. Family members said he had been struggling with depression for years and the accident made it worse.

Patrolman Schreurs was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He had previously served with the Ada County, Idaho, Sheriff's Office and was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

community event, directing traffic

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Patrolman Schreurs,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 4, 2024