Police Officer II Colton Dale Pulsipher (original) (raw)

Police Officer II Colton Dale Pulsipher

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada

End of Watch Thursday, December 12, 2024

Colton Dale Pulsipher

Police Officer Colton Pulsipher was killed in a vehicle crash on Interstate 15 while on his way home after completing his shift at 12:25 a.m.

While traveling northbound on I-15 near the Valley of Fire/Tribal Plaza Exit, Officer Pulsipher was struck head-on by a motorist driving a truck the wrong way. Officer Pulsipher was killed instantly. Another driver crashed into the wreck and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The wrong-way driver died in the crash.

Officer Pulsipher had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 7 years, 5 months
Badge 16658

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Died at the scene

vehicle crash, wrong-way driver, illegal alien

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God rest your soul, Officer Pulsipher. May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.

Investigator Christopher Port (Ret.)
California Highway Patrol, Valley Div. MAIT

January 15, 2025