Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona
End of Watch Tuesday, March 21, 2000
Add to My HeroesBrett C. Buckmister
Officer Brett Buckmister was killed after being involved in a two-car collision on U.S. 89 north of Bitter Springs, Arizona.
He was en route to an accident during a snowstorm when a van struck his patrol car on the passenger side. Three people in the second vehicle were also killed.
Officer Buckmister had served as a member of the Arizona Department of Public Safety for one year. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 5548
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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