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- May. 23, 1931 -
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Resided: UT, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: May. 23, 1931
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 42 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Utah Highway Patrol
4501 South 2700 West  
Salt Lake City, UT   84114   USA
(801)965-4518
County: Salt Lake
Dept. Type: Municiple/Police
Hero's Rank: Patrolman
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Accident - Police
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 6 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: UT   USA   Sat. May. 23, 1931
Summary: Patrolman George Van Wagonen succumbed to injuries received when he fell onto a large circular saw during a stolen vehicle investigation. The saw severed his right side causing massive internal injuries. He succumbed to those injuries later in the day.

Patrolman Van Wagonen was the first full-time patrol officer hired for the Utah Highway Patrol. He had served with the Utah Highway Patrol for three years and had been in law enforcement for six years. He was survived by his wife.

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