Sheriff Daniel L. Blankenship, Kitsap County Sheriff's Department, Washington

Sheriff Daniel L. Blankenship

Kitsap County Sheriff's Department, Washington

End of Watch Sunday, November 4, 1934

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Daniel L. Blankenship

Sheriff Blankenship was killed in an automobile accident while transporting his brother, Undersheriff Rush Blankenship, to the hospital. His brother had received an injury to his arm after falling while making an arrest. During the drive to Seattle a tire on Sheriff Blankenship's vehicle blew out in Pierce County, causing him to lose control and strike a tree. Sheriff Blankenship was killed and his two passengers were injured.

Sheriff Blankenship's brother, Sheriff Paul Blankenship, was struck and killed by a vehicle six years later while also serving as Kitsap County Sheriff. Sheriff Daniel Blankenship had served as Sheriff for 8 years.

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Age Not available
Tour 8 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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90 years ago today you died in a tragic car accident. Your memory will live on forever. you will be remembered for your sacrifice and your service to the citizens of Kitsap County.
Continue to rest in peace Sheriff Blankenship.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 4, 2024