Motorcycle Officer Walton Odell Whatley, Jr., Fort Worth Police Department, Texas

Motorcycle Officer Walton Odell Whatley, Jr.

Fort Worth Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, July 28, 1949

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Walton Odell Whatley, Jr.

Officer Walton Whatley succumbed to injuries he received when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle on July 21, 1949.

He was pursuing a speeding vehicle on 28th Street when a vehicle heading south on Jacksboro Highway hit him. Officer Whatley was transported to a local hospital, where he died from a skull fracture and internal injuries a week later.

Officer Whatley was a United States Navy WWII veteran and had served with the Fort Worth Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, mother, father, five brothers, and four sisters.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Thursday, July 21, 1949

motor officer, motorcycle crash, vehicle pursuit

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Officer Whatley,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Fort Worth. And to your Family and loved ones, wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 28, 2024