Patrolman Jack Daniel Templeton, North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

Patrolman Jack Daniel Templeton

North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

End of Watch Monday, September 30, 1974

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Jack Daniel Templeton

Patrolman Jack Templeton succumbed to injuries sustained two months earlier when his patrol car was struck by a train during a vehicle pursuit in the Brown Summit Community of Rockingham County, North Carolina which adjoins Guilford County. The suspect he was chasing had just abducted three nurses.

The driver of the vehicle he was pursuing drove over a railroad crossing as a train was approaching. Patrolman Templeton attempted to follow but his patrol car was struck by the train. Patrolman Templeton suffered severe head injuries and remained in a coma for 81 days after the accident before he passed away. Patrolman Templeton's persistent pursuit of the suspect is credited for the apprehending of the suspect by other officers and the three nurses being rescued safely.

Patrolman Templeton had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for one year. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 1 year
Badge D145

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Thursday, July 11, 1974
Weapon Automobile
Offender Apprehended

escapee, vehicle pursuit

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Patrolman Templeton,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 30, 2024