Colorado State Patrol, Colorado
End of Watch Friday, May 25, 1979
Add to My HeroesFrances Irene Galvin
Trooper Frances Galvin was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating an accident on Route 50, near 25th Lane, east of Pueblo.
She was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries the following day.
Trooper Galvin had served with the Colorado State Patrol for 15 months. She was the first female trooper with the Colorado State Patrol to be killed in the line of duty. She was survived by two daughters, a son, parents, five sisters, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Thursday, May 24, 1979
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsWill be placing a yellow rose at her site. I worked with her as a young prosecutor in Pueblo. Great lady!
Deputy DA Scott Epstein
Pueblo District Attorney's Office
July 23, 2022
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