Weight Control Officer Joseph B. Modlin, Washington State Patrol, Washington

Weight Control Officer Joseph B. Modlin

Washington State Patrol, Washington

End of Watch Thursday, August 15, 1974

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Joseph B. Modlin

Weight Control Officer Joseph Modlin was killed when he was crushed underneath the rear wheels of a logging truck at the Home Valley weigh station along Highway 14.

He was speaking to the driver of a truck that had stopped next to the scale. When a second truck pulled onto the scale Officer Modlin turned and began to walk toward it. As the original truck began to pull away the rear portion of the empty trailer struck him and he was crushed under the wheels.

Officer Modlin had served with the Washington State Patrol for six years. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.

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Age 60
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

commercial vehicle enforcement

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Officer Modlin,
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 Washington. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 15, 2024