On Wednesday, July 22nd, 1987, Washington State Patrol Trooper Cliff Hansell was involved in a collision while responding another collision scene.
The incident occurred on North Central Avenue in downtown Kent. Trooper Hansell was traveling through city streets at a high rate of speed when he suddenly had to swerve. His patrol car collided broadside with the front of a semi-truck.
Trooper Hansell died of massive injuries.
Trooper Hansell is survived by his wife and stepdaughter.
In addition to maintaining the Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial, Behind the Badge Foundation
delivers critical support to surviving family members after a line of duty death - from grief
resources
to financial support.