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Miami Herald
3 days ago
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- Miami Herald
Officer escorting funeral procession is hit and killed by vehicle, Texas cops say
A police officer died after he was hit by a vehicle while escorting a funeral procession, Texas officials say. Sgt. J.D. White, a 19-year veteran with the Angleton Police Department, was critically injured in the crash on Sunday, June 1, and was flown from the scene by helicopter but died from his injuries, the department said. 'Sgt. White was widely respected for his leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to community service,' police said. The department shared few details about the collision but said the state Department of Public Safety is helping with the investigation. 'This is a tremendous loss for our department and the Angleton community,' police Chief Lupe Valdez said in a statement. 'Sgt. White was a trusted officer and a compassionate leader who brought heart to every aspect of his work. His dedication to the Shop with a Cop program, and his ability to connect with and uplift children in our community, speaks volumes about the kind of person he was. His absence will be deeply felt by us all.' The mayor of Angleton, John Wright, ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all city buildings for 14 days in honor of White, according to a news release. 'We encourage all residents, businesses, and institutions to join us in this gesture of respect and solidarity as we honor Sgt. White's life and legacy,' Wright said. Angleton is a roughly 45-mile drive south from Houston.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Angleton Police Sgt. J.D. White killed in line-of-duty crash
The Brief Angleton Sergeant J.D. White died in the line of duty over the weekend. Police say he was struck by a vehicle while escorting a funeral procession. He was with the department for 19 years. ANGLETON, Texas - An Angleton police sergeant was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, officials say. Sergeant J.D. White was with the Angleton Police Department for 19 years. What we know According to the Angleton Police Department, Sgt. White was struck by a vehicle while escorting a funeral procession. He was taken to the hospital by Life Flight, but he did not survive his injuries. What we don't know Further details of the crash have not been shared. It's unclear if anyone is facing charges. The Texas Department of Public Safety is assisting with the investigation. Sgt. White was with the department for nearly two decades, most recently serving as the Sergeant of Professional Integrity and APD's Public Information Officer. The department says he was "widely respected for his leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to community service." What they're saying "This is a tremendous loss for our department and the Angleton community," said Police Chief Lupe Valdez. "Sgt. White was a trusted officer and a compassionate leader who brought heart to every aspect of his work. His dedication to the Shop with a Cop program, and his ability to connect with and uplift children in our community, speaks volumes about the kind of person he was. His absence will be deeply felt by us all." APD "extends its deepest condolences to Sgt. White's family, friends, and fellow officers." They ask the public to keep his loved ones in their thoughts. The Source The information in this article comes from the Angleton Police Department.
