James P. Fleetwood

U.S. Dept. of the Interior – National Park Service

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 5, 1977

Biographical & Incident Details

Age: 43

Tour: N/A

Badge #: N/A

Cause: Vehicular Assault

Incident Date: 7/5/1977

Park Ranger James Fleetwood was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver while en route to a parade detail in Searchlight, Nevada.

 He had just completed his regular duty shift in the Mohave District of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada, and was en route to the parade detail when the crash occurred.

Ranger Fleetwood was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

*(Officer Down Memorial Page)

Plaque Location & Image

South Wall Column 16 Row A     View The Plaque