Texas Police Officer Dies after Being Struck Escorting Funeral Procession
By Michael Garcia
Source Houston Chronicle
What to know
- Angleton Police Sgt. J.D. White died Sunday after he was struck by a vehicle while escorting a funeral procession.
- He was airlifted in critical condition to a Houston-area hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
- White served with the department for 19 years and was known for his leadership and dedication to community programs like "Shop with a Cop."
An Angleton Police sergeant died in the line of duty Sunday after being struck by a vehicle, the agency said.
Sgt. J.D. White died June 1 after being hit by a vehicle while escorting a funeral procession, a news release by the agency said. He was taken to a Houston-area hospital by LifeFlight in critical condition later succumbed to his injuries, the release states.
White worked for the Angleton Police Department for 19 years, serving in various roles, recently as a sergeant of professional integrity and the agency's public information officer.
"This is a tremendous loss for our department and the Angleton community," said Police Chief Lupe Valdez in a written 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 and uplift children in our community speaks volumes about the kind of person he was."
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.
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